In this video series, I rebuild a 42RH/A500 transmission. This is my first time rebuilding this transmission and I am bringing you guys a long for the ride!
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@watchrepairing8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt! I went to automotive school in the 90's. I dropped out due to financial reasons. The one class I missed was automatic transmissions. They had always intimidated me. Again--that you for your video. On a side note, I brought a vechicle to the AMMCO Total care Experts. They told me the transmission was fried. They pulled the pan, and said the fluid was varnished. (I know for a fact it wasen't, because I pulled the pan to change a pressure transducer the previous day.). They said it was going into limp mode. (They lied again--I have a Snap-on scan tool.). They claimed it needed a new spindle, caliber, and brakes. (They lied again.). I asked for a quote on a rebuilt transmission three times. He wouldn't give me the worst case senerio price. He stated they charge $2300 to open it, and then they mic. all parts, and add to the $2300. I said will $5000 cover it. He said, "I don't know."My point is be careful with AAMCO. After he found out I used to be a mechanic, he followed me into the parking lot kissing my ass. He knew he lied about the estimate. This was at the Marin County AMMCO franchise. Sorry about the rant on your video site. My final recommendation, If a technician won't give you a rough estimate on a rebuilt transmission---Walk!
@MattsMotorz8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I really don't like when shops take advantage of people. There is an AAMCO right next to my shop that I sometimes go to if I need something pressed out (I don't own a press) or need to remove something in a trans that requires a special tool and they are always super helpful and friendly. So I think it can vary widely between locations.
@bradleypreston52826 жыл бұрын
MattsMotorz That's the downside to franchised businesses. Since there are so many different owners of all the different franchises,it's very difficult to get a consistency of quality of work, customer service or products.
@mattl18113 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this series! After watching this, I am certain I don't want to do this myself. lol
@cliffcorbitt94944 жыл бұрын
i have this exact transmission in my 1996 jeep grand cherokee lerado with the quadra trac 4x4 . it lasted 200 thousand miles before it died on me lastweek. now i got it in the shop being rebuilt. god i prey they do it rite after seeing all the parts you gota know about to put back rite. these guys have to be very very talented to do this kinda work period!!! much respect to you and all the others that do this work.
@gregcarter17 жыл бұрын
These videos gave me the confidence to try my first auto trans. Thanks Matt. I made the overdrive spring compressor out of 3 -1/2inch all threads outside the drum, connected to 2 pieces of heavy plywood on the front and back, bored for the output and intermediate shafts, with 3 5/16ths x 8" bolts on one end to push down on the clutch hub. the intermediate shaft is used for the planetary gear alignment. The front pump can be easily removed if cutoff bolts of the smaller inside thread, with a screwdriver slot cut in the end, are inserted into the deep holes, and larger bolts are threaded into the outer plate up against the small inserts to force the pump off. The worst part is the determination of the overdrive clutch pack selection as the design changed in the earlier years of production. On mine, the literature had me remove a .215 center steel, ( only 2 friction discs) and replace it with 3 friction , 2 steels, and reverse the pressure plate and reaction plate. I'm still worried about it, but it should work just fine. I'll let you know if it works when I'm done. GC
@MeineEhreheisstTreu19 жыл бұрын
Matt, thanks for the video! I love the detail you put into these transmission rebuilds! Excited to see the next part, keep up the awesome work!
@MattsMotorz9 жыл бұрын
Logan Klaeren Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@thisperson66556 жыл бұрын
If you look in here.... what's that? oh .... I wouldn't have ever guessed it... *ANOTHER SNAP RING*
@rbarr12009 жыл бұрын
Great tips ! I'm planning a rebuild on a 46re. I watched the intro and part one so far and I already have more confidence to do it thanks to you. I read the atsg manual twice and it's really straight forward but your video will be an excellent supplement. Awesome.
@MattsMotorz9 жыл бұрын
+Ricardo Barron That's great! Glad to hear my video helped you out. Hope all goes well!
@rubinsansom92697 жыл бұрын
Before removing snap rings on the overdrive the gears should be marked to prevent any vibration when reassembled.
@cobraninetysix38836 жыл бұрын
Good Video...dont change anything, you never know when you can pick up a new technique to wrenching. It does remind me though of a time I went to the mower shop for a key for my minibike when I was 12. I told the guy I needed a keyway for my clutch..., and I kept calling it a keyway, hey kept calling it a key. Until he shouted..., ITS A KEY lol. the keyway is the slot, the key is the chip!
@seanm9968 жыл бұрын
Great series! One thing I dislike about my 42re is how it won't last long and costs thousands for a rebuild... maybe I'll take this on next summer.
@jonhamm60688 жыл бұрын
wouldnt it be easier to just call the transmission "a snap ring housing" ??
@ymp50008 жыл бұрын
You can change the configuration on that snap ring tool and squeeze to open.
@jobehayes8444 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to let you know your videos are still helping people I have a question have you ever seen a big Square hundred gram weight on the outside of a torque converter that goes in a 5.2 L Dakota?
@kellyt50567 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video and tips
@pkranz9375 жыл бұрын
The A500/42RH/42RE is based on the A999/32RH. You are looking up specs for an A904/30RH. While the cases are the same, the internals are not.
@411techhelp2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your efforts great video. However, could use some fixing...you missed a few steps which made it hard to follow at times.I watched another video and realized that there was a piston in the forward clutch drum, the one were the shaft needs to be pressed out. So I had to tear it back apart and replace those seals.This was my fault for not looking at the breakout Picture to mace sure..kicking myself. thanks.Oh it looks like you put the rear band servo ring upside down the spring should fit inside the ring, thats why it was hard for you to get spring compressed and snap ring in place.
@rafaelfuentes75722 ай бұрын
I have a 98 Durango 4x4 5.2L my transmission went out on it. Is that the same transmission that you’re working on in your video?
@jamestaylor10783 жыл бұрын
This looks like a 46RH. 42RE has a electric governor pressure sensor and solenoid.
@edpistachio85595 жыл бұрын
nice and easy
@perverso123458 жыл бұрын
great video . keep up the good work. muy bueno
@MattsMotorz8 жыл бұрын
+perverso12345 Thanks!
@GreenKnight6193 ай бұрын
Do you have a link where I can order new clutches and steels for the overdrive?
@pizza4prezident143 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt so this is years later haha but I have a 93 dakota 4wd a500 tranmy and I need to know the torque converter. U got any idea? Google doesn't help much. So many options
@pizza4prezident143 Жыл бұрын
Lol I got it. High stall torque. I got lots of questions. I love how I come back to this video and there's my comment and my silly ignorant ass a month ago. Haha here's to this month
@jerrypalmer13705 жыл бұрын
Hey I love your video. I rebuilt mine following along with you and now when you stop and go again it doesn't downshift to 1st gear right away
@thomasthome55583 жыл бұрын
I had this problem I adjusted the front band to spec problem solved for me
@jagriv56592 жыл бұрын
The problem is that many rebuilders use used parts and still charge$1,800.00 to rebuild transmission.
@davidthomas82586 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Can hi-energy or high performance frictions make the transmission handle more horsepower and torque? I am needing to rebuild my own 42RH and I was thinking that better clutch packs would improve the durability of the transmission.
@pkranz9375 жыл бұрын
You can build it to live behind a Hemi. Just costs money ...
@franciscocasarez47498 жыл бұрын
nice 🎥 video
@francescopreviti36404 жыл бұрын
how did you separate the forward drum shaft front ring gear and the drum mines stuck together and cant get it apart to check the forward clutch plates
@sergiofigueroa97055 жыл бұрын
Hey bud wanted to ask what kind of impact wrench u have looks and sounds good i really dont know much of brands but i wuld like to have something like yours nice vid by the way
@Freakingnewguy20124 жыл бұрын
Dumb question. Which one of those components can cause it to slip from first to second?
@omegarugal92837 жыл бұрын
a coupel question what happens in this transmission if the PCM or TCM whatever is not working? does the internal hydraulics still work? a 42RE is a light duty transmission, is it posible to swap 44re or 46re internals to have better torque capabilities?
@VoodooDewey693 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video , now I think I'll just buy a reman . That's a lot of work and one small mistake and your screwed.
@twonb918 жыл бұрын
thanks for the help
@0drdefcon05 жыл бұрын
40 trilion snap rings later
@georgewhite43624 жыл бұрын
How long was the whole process from start to finish?
@rogelioguillen17933 жыл бұрын
Como quitarle el ruido a mi troka es una sierra 2004 americana 1500 lo trae ahí en la trasmisión como si fuera una polea dañada
@twonb918 жыл бұрын
sry for the repeat question but do you mean pull straight out (away) from the trans or up to like tilt it out?
@MattsMotorz8 жыл бұрын
+twonb91 Pull straight down as much as you can and then tilt it out the rest of the way so the rod can come out. Again, make sure the E Brake is on.
@randy1ization7 жыл бұрын
sir at a bare minimum, what special tool or tools must I have to rebuild the a500. I have a atsg manual on the way. I have a shed full of common tools, a mig welder, torches, impact wrenches, air compressor, pry bars ect. I have crappy smap ring pliers, can u reccommend a good brand.
@MattsMotorz7 жыл бұрын
I don't remember honestly. This was so long ago. Watch through the video series and see what I use. I remember having to make a few special tools to get everything done. As for snap ring pliers, I also have crappy ones, been wanting to get some good ones for awhile.
@josephcicero10047 жыл бұрын
At 27:42 through 28:11 my two assemblies came out as one long shaft, and I can't seem to break them apart. Any suggestions? I got the pump and the first drum out separate, but the next two are stuck together.
@MattsMotorz7 жыл бұрын
Hmm. That is weird, you SHOULD just be able to pull them apart. Perhaps try to persuade it with a brass hammer. I don't work on these all the time so it may be possible you have a different year / model. You should be using the factory service manual if you're in this deep, it should say in there what to do. You can obtain the entire rebuild procedure from alldatadiy.com, but you need to purchase it for your vehicle (I think its like 25 bucks for a year).
@haroldcobb23356 жыл бұрын
Hello Matt. my question is how r u cleaning parts? y a parts washer? also have a question. i have a 32rh which had water in it. flushed, new trans front pump, an new torque converter. put together. wont even turn tires. help
@MattsMotorz6 жыл бұрын
Before I had a parts washer, I literally just used throttle body cleaner or brake cleaner. Did it turn the tires before you did the pump replacement? If so, then I would think that something went wrong with the installation of the pump. If not, then it is impossible to say without getting some pressure readings. EDIT: Or the fluid is low.
@chrisdoodle987 жыл бұрын
Hey man, have a a500 automatic transmission. I have it out like the one here. I remove the main bolts that keep the overdrive to the main housing. When i turn it it will wiggle left and right but doesn't come up. Any suggestions?
@MattsMotorz7 жыл бұрын
On the overdrive section? There is a snap ring that holds the whole thing together.
@elijahellis71003 жыл бұрын
How is your transmission fairing now?
@user-cr5gy6fx5s5 жыл бұрын
Я буду крауне признателен.если кто сделает хотя бы русские субтитры.га все части разборки данной коробки!
@armandonika5 жыл бұрын
I think so!
@rogerburns99606 жыл бұрын
This what usually happens when they put steel bolts into aluminum cases!
@225supersix19774 жыл бұрын
can I do a swap trans? ..... I have a dodge magnum 1979 w/ 318 engine & 904 trans, I want OD 0.69 trans, is better gas millage and lifetime motor..... can I put the A500 on it?
@chumleye11123 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. The only issue will be depending on what car you are putting it into, you may have to do some modifications to the transmission tunnel and the crossmember support as this transmission larger in diameter. It is also longer than a 904 by about 4 or 5 inches so you will have to get your driveshaft shortened.
@twonb918 жыл бұрын
Can u replace the fluid pump without dropping the valve body on a 42rh?
@MattsMotorz8 жыл бұрын
+twonb91 In order to replace the pump the entire transmission must be removed. After doing that, then yes you can replace the pump without removing the valvebody, but you must have the special pulling tool. If you don't have the tool, What I have also done is thread very long bolts into the threads that the special tool bolts into and pull up on them.
@MrPapasmurf19614 жыл бұрын
how do i no what yr and witch trans i have it been replaced ty
@randy1ization7 жыл бұрын
matt if the endplay was out of spec, what would likely be worn out.
@MattsMotorz7 жыл бұрын
The clutch plates. Any kind of checking of clearances is a way to measure how worn the clutch plates are. When rebuilding a transmission, everything is built around the clutch plates. When you put in new plates, many times you need to install different thickness washers or snap rings to keep other tolerances in the transmission in check (as all clutch plates are not the same thickness, manufacturing procedures make them off by a few thousandths each, which add up with multiple plates). As the clutch plates wear, these tolerances get larger.
@randy1ization7 жыл бұрын
thanks, im going to tackle 2 a500s soon, and im trying to get all the knowledge I can, your vids are a godsend, plz keep up the good work,.
@zaneturner44786 жыл бұрын
it would not be the clutch plates it would be thrust washers I am not very impressed with your ability
@woolyhighlander72804 жыл бұрын
Spacers (of a specific thickness) not washers
@twonb918 жыл бұрын
do u have any tips on install?
@desertcamel35738 жыл бұрын
I have a 2011 Range rover sport with 50K miles. My transmission fault light came on so i got the code P2704 -Transmission friction element E element apply time range performance & code P0783 saids 3-4 shift? What you reccomend I do?
@dylancoppenrath56735 жыл бұрын
desertcamel357 wrong vid loser
@desertcamel35738 жыл бұрын
Greetings, How to fix transmission problems code P2704 & P0783---> (3-4 shift) in 2011 Land 50K miles on Rover sport HSE
@MattsMotorz8 жыл бұрын
+Marlon Romero The simplest thing to check would be the 3-4 solenoid. Disconnect the wiring harness and do a resistance check on the correct pins. Don't know how easy it is to get to it on that car, but it might not hurt to just replace it, if it is cheap enough and easy enough to get to.
@desertcamel35738 жыл бұрын
+MattsMotorz Greetings again, do you think the solenoid 3-4 will fix the code P2704 to set it off?
@MattsMotorz8 жыл бұрын
I cannot say. Automatic transmissions are extremely complicated machines and it is impossible to diagnose them over comments on KZbin. This is just a guess and it is the simplest thing. It is often the simplest things that fix most problems. And often multiple codes at once are related to one issue. So it may, and it may not. I am hoping for the former.
@twonb918 жыл бұрын
do you have to remove the valve body remove the pump on the 42rh
@etaazdrack16207 жыл бұрын
If it looks like a screw driver, works like a screw driver, and tastes like a screwdriver...its a prybar.
@Jonathan-us4ig6 жыл бұрын
Its a Prydriver. I certainly use those for prying things more than I do on slotted screws. Mostly I just use the term to upset my Snap-On rep.
@Matrix93R6 жыл бұрын
Chrysler Another-500-Snap-Rings :v
@KILLAFORD416 жыл бұрын
Keep trying stuff?
@randy1ization8 жыл бұрын
it looks like the a500 is similar to the 4l60e
@MattsMotorz8 жыл бұрын
Yes very similar. For certain years, they are identical according to my knowledge.
@gregcarter17 жыл бұрын
here is the clamp: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmfYeqWDZquDhZI The hole for the intermediate shaft has not been bored yet. ( Use imagination.) gc
@perrywan39094 жыл бұрын
I have a 91 318 do i have an A500?
@timmyspence4 жыл бұрын
i think so
@cleomarlemes69204 ай бұрын
E inglês 😢
@franciscocasarez47498 жыл бұрын
nice 🎥 video
@omegarugal92837 жыл бұрын
a coupel question what happens in this transmission if the PCM or TCM whatever is not working? does the internal hydraulics still work? a 42RE is a light duty transmission, is it posible to swap 44re or 46re internals to have better torque capabilities?
@MattsMotorz7 жыл бұрын
The hydraulics will still work but the energizing of the solenoids will not. So it wouldn't switch gears. The older automatics had no electronics. Everything was controlled with springs and valves in the valvebody, so it would always work and didn't require a TCM. (They weren't as good at shifting, but IMO were still pretty damn good)
@MattsMotorz7 жыл бұрын
Also, I don't know enough about the 44 and 46re transmissions to comment. I would likely guess no, thinks like that generally do not fly with transmissions. But if they are similar enough, maybe.
@omegarugal92837 жыл бұрын
ok so putting the lever in D, 2 or 1 will activate that gear? y read soemwhere that D and 2 will work but not 1st
@MattsMotorz7 жыл бұрын
It is hard to answer that question without knowing the transmission better. That is solely dependent on the hydraulic circuit design in the valvebody. The operation of each gear is described in detail in the factory service manual. If any of the descriptions require an energized solenoid, it likely will not work.