5R55S Transmission Introduction & Superior Kit Install - Transmission Repair

[@JP-nh3iv]

You really know your stuff you have light years of knowledge over many trans shops Thanks for your time.

[@michaelpederson7886]

Hiram you have been my idol when it comes to transmission interest. Your videos are the only reason why I ever even made an attempt at working on them. Im currently on a 5r55s and you used to have a full rebuild video that I cant seem to find anymore. sucky. Was really hoping to refer to the video now... Thanks for all your videos

[@Billbeck1]

Thanks for your videos man I'm actually just coming into the transmission rebuilder field have been rebuilding for about 2 yrs have a full time job for a local ford dealership as a rebuilder and your videos have taught me a lot and hope you continue the channel ! I hope to do one of my own videos and will send you a link to check it out !! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@waynebrown5867]

great to watch you make it look so easy

[@christophermccloud2392]

I rebuilt this particular transmission two days ago. It is challenging but not unfair.

[@deadpossum100]

video is 8 years old and still teaching the lads!!

[@leehinson]

I enjoy watching your videos Ive always done all my own work but yet to do transmissions Id give anything to have someone like yourself to work under to keep this kind of knowledge going thanks for these videos

[@coolguydpc89]

You day good work man hard to find someone that cares anymore

[@felhawati6111]

good job hiram im also a transmission rebuild and i like working on 5r55s and w and e ( you relly doing a good job)

[@fabriziobgn257]

Hi +Hiram,Thank you! , your videos have been so helpful. I rebuild the 5r55n /2001 Lincoln LS V8. Now works good also it has the transgo shift kit. Muchas gracias , Fabrizio!

[@patrickwarden2933]

Great video upgrades make the rebuild much superior to stock If one of these transmissions goes into a like neutral like state then stopping and shifting vehicle to park and then it moves is it probably the Flow Control?

[@dblr616]

I like the diagnostic videos you do, very interested in that side of trans repair so if you get more time to do those type videos wld be great i realize video taping and trying to get jobs done in a timely manner can put a damper on things.

[@deadpossum100]

From the factory service manual. Compared to 12:00 on the video. I'm not trying to be a smart ass, I am curious as to which clearance I should use? Check clearance between the coast clutch retaining ring and coast pressure plate. Clearance should be 1.3-2.0 mm (0.051-0.079 in). If clearance is not within the specification, install a correct coast clutch retaining ring that will provide the correct free play adjustment.

[@AutomaticTransmission]

I hear what you saying, I thought it was a little on the tight side. That's what was on the instructions and that's what I did. The band adjustments threw me off too a little bit but it worked great.

[@joemartines5208]

Muchísimas gracias por enseñarnos cómo instalar superior kit es muy interesante como funciona.

[@garybennett7851]

Wow, you really know your stuff and do a great job of explaining. Thanks so much.

[@JuanCruz-nq5vt]

Maestro Hiram no hablo ingles pero entiendo un poco el ingles ojala y siga subiendo videos en español grasias por su atension un saludo desde guanajuato mexico

[@transmisionesymecanicagral8088]

Gracias por tus vídeos heres muy profesional me han servido mucho tus vídeos

[@bjbeardse]

Makes me miss the FMX days...

[@josevelazco5184]

Grasias por los videos una pregunta hiram como se ajusta las bandas 07 mustangs

[@simonsj15]

Great, I love your assembly videos.

[@OverlandingJoy]

Very informative. Impressive skills!!!

[@davebesansonoriginals9932]

What do you think would cause a P0755 code? The symptoms I have are: Not shifting into second gear until around 3700 rpms or I let off the accelerator and then it shifts. After this the "OD" light begins blinking and after a few minutes the check engine light comes on. I tried doing research and watching videos. I did the rebuild on the valve body, just got it together and it's like I did nothing, still the same.

[@397852234]

You rock Hiram! Im a home mechanic, work on all my own stuff. I have two of these explorers. One is having shudder issues at 50MPH under load. Wondering what that would be? Thanks for your help!

[@michaeljenkins6456]

That's what you called many many years of experience hoorah

[@theSAT79]

Awesome..... Keep up the good job.... thanks for the awesome video bro....

[@cogofwar22]

Great video Hiram! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@jessemontemayor8251]

Thanks, for sharing your info! I'll let u know how it went with it.

[@RonComstock]

what size hole do you drill in sun gear support?

[@paulsteiger8294]

Hiram....Absolutely great job with the descriptions and video. Where on line would you recommend buying transmission parts from? I need a new valve body gasket and new filter. Thanks again for all your help.

[@theskiviking9007]

So those Transgo shift kits are at $122 now at my local supplier. Transgo HD kits are almost $300.

[@nidalajaj4974]

thanks for this video , i want to ask how can i buy that special tools you use in that video advice me please

[@narenif]

Mr. Gutierrez, scenario; 2010 V6 Mustang when to pass a vehicle at low speed on hill. Car downshifted, accelerated and then transmission appeared to disconnected causing engine to over rev, causing the "wrench light " indicator to come on. Throttle was released and coasted to stop. Turned car off and restarted and car drove in all forward gears for rest of road trip (approximately 100 miles). Next morning the car would not back up, but forward worked. The wrench light went off about haft way home, P1700 was only codes that was found. Pan was removed, 1/4 hair was on magnet, reverse servo was very difficult to remove from servo body. Reverse band appears to be intact. Where should I go from here?

[@jeepdad84]

Awesome video and helped me a lot! I only have one problem, I have the transmission fully assembled but when I get the convertor keyed into the pump the convertor is rubbing against the pump. Any help would be greatly appreciated! And again thank you so much for making these videos

[@mumbles552]

Once you get the transmission installed, bolting the converter to the flex plate should pull the converter out of the trans a bit giving you the needed clearance. I see it was five years ago but did that work?

[@prestonthayne7766]

Great videos. You inspired me to dig into a 5r55. I have a question that maybe you can answer. We are rebuilding a 5r55 from a 2007 Explorer with the 4.0L V6. When rebuilding the forward gear clutch pack, we replaced the piston and all the friction plates and the steel plates (five of each). We have the thinnest retaining ring that is listed. Even with that, when we check the tolerances, we get 0.025". I have a couple questions. First, the rebuild book that we are using indicates that the tolerance should be between 0.051" and 0.079" but when I watch some videos of professionals rebuilding the same transmission, they indicate that the tolerance should be between 0.030" and 0.050". Second question, it is obvious that the rubber ring on the piston that presses against the first metal plate is a lot thicker than the almost non existent ring on the old piston. It seems like that might explain why we only have 0.025" of play. Any suggestions on what to do here? Do they make thinner backer plates? Will the rubber relax after being engaged a few times and increase the gap? Have you ever seen this and what did you do when faced with this? I have seen that when they have too large of a gap that some will remove the friction material from two friction plates and put them together to make one, two piece friction plate. Is there some similar trick that is used to increase the gap? Thanks for any suggestions.

[@МаратМиргалимов-ъ3с]

I did manipulations with the sonar, but without a set of valves. Drilled hole A and removed the ball. he unfolded the spring of the thermal valve. Now the reverse gear is missing or the transmission is lost. On the drive goes with a slip. What should we do now?

[@alvarowanda]

Your knowledge is epic

[@chipstamper7020]

a man thanks for this video im in the middle of doing mine now

[@jasonbaker4052]

How did you shave the frictions? What happens if you put it back together without getting it below 40 thousandths?

[@AutomaticTransmission]

With a scraper and cleaned up the residue with a 3M roloc disc. If you leave it stock it'll still work okay.

[@albinobarag5421]

Hello I adjust the intermediate band totally do think the anchor ii can’t feel any torque and the light engine light on and over drive flashing the 3 and 1 shift is at the lymp how you can give idea about he anchor on the band thanks

[@TheJmich2001]

Excellent as usual!! Thank you for sharing!

[@grijalvajuan]

senor hirram reciba saludos deseo que este bien con toda su familia quiero preguntarle tengo una troka gmc 1500 4x4 es duro para cambiar de park a drive la dejo en neutral para poder usarla corre bien que parte recomienda que cambie gracias y aqui disfruto mirando sus bideos gracias por toda la informacion dios lo vendiga

[@laurentgascon9826]

Great video! I'm currently rebuilding without a shift kit, and after seeing your video I'm wondering if I can still drill 4 holes in the sun gear support as well as enlarge the lube orifice to help with lubrication (unless you need the flow control valve to go along with it?). What size to drill those to?

[@hornpub6937]

I'm also wondering what size. To bad dude never replied.

[@laurentgascon9826]

@@hornpub6937 , I ended up eye-balling it (I think it was 1/4in for the sun gear not sure) and the car ran great for years. We sold it last year and it was still running good! So take your best guess it’s probably not an exact science...

[@hornpub6937]

@@laurentgascon9826 Thanks my guy! I'm doing mine right now. Ugh

[@devlincallihan4815]

ive built alot of these units all with the trans-go never tried the superior kit I am curious on the shift feel with only 1 turn on the bands I do know that the Honda units love these kits and have never had better shift feel even when there new

[@phouse123]

I know this video is old as dirt!! Lol. Quick question. Looks like the drums have been scuffed up a bit for my grip. I’m assuming??? Also the superior snap ring upgrade for the front hub. Where does it go Part# STP-K0105

[@robertoarteaga1273]

Hola, Hiram ! Gracias x el video ,muy bueno , me esta ayudando mucho a arreglar mi transmicion , pero mi pregunta es : que diferencia hay entre los dos tipos de lubricantes que usas ? ; el verde y el azul ! y como se llaman ??? gracias !

[@jonbarajas01]

I have a 2010 mustang 4.0 with the transmission 5r55s transmission would this video work for my repair?

[@miltstone2]

Awesome video, great information!! Going too be doing a rebuild on mine, what size drill bits did you use on the piece you drilled 4 holes in and for the pump lubrication hole. Thanks!

[@WS1_AUTOS_N_STUFF]

👍I’m kinda stuck. I’m wondering if I missed the forth and reverse drum spring change to get to the springs? I’m having issues getting the c clip out, its pretty tight on width but i can get it moving . All my extra 3.5” exhaust is messed up to press the springs to free up lil extra space?

[@WS1_AUTOS_N_STUFF]

Never mind I found my specialty press tools

[@DibroTeam]

Hello i have almost the same issues wit Mustang... hard and slow shift into reverse gear and also sometimes doesn't not shift to 4 gear or start slipping i dont know... What kit do you suggest

[@karlaaldanalopez8028]

felicidades ingeniero muy buenos videos tengo una duda acerca de las tolerancias por ejemplo el segundo embrague que le da .045 esa es la tolerancia estoy armando una y me da .055 y si le reduzco haciendo el truco de desbaste me da .030 que me recomienda

[@pacheco464]

The valves it come on a especial kit or buy it separate, its same on the transmission that it 5r55w i think its the named. What kind of rebuilt kit need for this unit ? Very good videos congratulations hiram am tanks for answer.

[@jsuyat4]

does it matter which way the sun gear adapter plate on? the book says the numbers and letters face up, BUT I can tell it was put in with them down.

[@ruben85374]

I have a 5R55S 2006 ford explorer 4.0 I have no reverse or drive but drives forward 1 thru 3 gear and has a noise similar to power steering pump failure. Could it be transmission failure or maybe something electrical?

[@matthewandheike]

Would really love to know what the part numbers were for all the kits he used.

[@davebesansonoriginals9932]

Oh, I had also done the test where you disconnect the harness and ground out the contact points to hear the shift solenoid click on and off and they both made a clicking noise, so I thought that meant it wasn't the solenoid. I honestly don't know anything about transmissions and their parts, but am trying to get the job done. Any help you provide would be greatly appreciated.

[@LastMechanicStanding]

Nice video Hiram. You mention a few times about the Trans Go Kit for this unit. What was the reason you went with the Superior kit?

[@thehixter1175]

Hi Hiram Both shift kits I've got (Transgo)-(Superior) don't have all upgraded pieces like u demonstrate...is there more parts to get for complete kit? 04 explorer 5r55s

[@Khalaf1973]

dude you are the best ..cheers

[@pacheco464]

Hiram. Que medida es la broca (drill bit)q usas para abrir los 4 agujeros y tambien si es igual la medida de la broca conq haces el otro agujero, y otra cosa es recomendable edto para las otras transmisiones esta termina en s y la otra en w creo se tiene q hacer lo mismo? Gracias. Por subir los videos me an servido de mucho.

[@kenriheljr2771]

These video's are great, I am an engine guy and usually steer clear of trans work but funds are low and my wife's transmission just went so I have to do it myself. Its out of an 05 mountaineer 4.6 L, The forward planetary snap ring busted and the ring gear chewed the sun shell clean in half, with that much fine metal shaving throughout the system what should I do about the torque converter? Replace it, or is there a way to flush it? All through the trans the metal shavings are so fine that its like magnetic grease.

[@leonardmarucci2439]

If I use Transco and drill holes in adapter do I also drill lube hole on stator.

[@murdochscott7695]

95 4wd ranger...think its a 4r55e....no go forward or reverse, acts like fluid is low but its not.....for the past few wks its been shifting funny from 2nd to 3rd...let off the gas and it would shift, otherwise it would rev up but no shift. Im thinking valve body gaskets/separator plate...any ideas???

[@reggiepalmer6157]

Damn where are you located I wish you were the one that worked on my transmission for my Explorer

[@buckshot75two]

Can any of this information related to the pump and clutch assemble Y be applied to the 5R55E.

[@jessemontemayor8251]

Hi, Great Videos! Can I get some info. My 5r55n trans. It stoped going on reverse. All forward gears work.

[@jessemontemayor8251]

Thanks!

[@terryparker8884]

What would u think if ur tranny went into neutral at 50 mph going up hill and when it went to kick down it just like went into neutral

[@blackiechong4344]

I worked in a transmission shop 20 years ago and found do it yourself'ers often can't get them back together again. The shop had a customer towed his car in and presented a cardboard box with many parts from a transmission and wanted us to put it back together. He was mad as hell when he was charged for fixing it. people do not understand what it takes to fix someone elses problem as we have to find where everything goes. hench the high repair costs.

[@purplexenno]

+Blackie Chong This is my complaint about everything, I've been building and repairing race cars since i was 12, plus i do aircraft and printing presses (yeah i got lots of hands on hobbies) and even people who "claim" to be good with engines usually are not. I call them walmart mechanics. They can do oil, plugs, and maybe transmission filter change, and suddenly they know how to everything. I had a guy at the race track ask my why i kept changing the jets on my carb. Uh temp and humidity dude, and he got offended when i said he should know this stuff. There was a study that came out last year that said "people who don't know things tend to think they are smarter than they are and those who do know things tend to denigrate what they do know".

[@РоманЗагребин-я4з]

Hi, Thanks for good information, could you please share with manual that you use. It is comes with spare parts? Or you have sourses?

[@lewisgrisby921]

Where can I get a diagram of the inside of 4R44E automatic transmission. I took mine apart and not sure of where to put the needle bearings?

[@shadowlandsracing]

Question Hiram....... Just had my 5R from my '07 Mustang GT rebuilt after the torque converter died and took the input shaft and planetary with it. New build feels good except for a small problem. Right after the 2-3 gear change it feels almost as if it is being held back for about two seconds then it accelerates fine. Could this be a band not releasing properly after the 2-3 gear change?

[@jesusmfelix-fu4qz]

muy buena informacion que pasa si instalas una transmission del 2003 en una 2002 por que si se puede instalar pero que es la diferencia por que dicen que son diferentes

[@bostonbillymac]

My 2006 GT is slipping in 3rd, works with light throttle applied, some people told me its the intermediated servo piston which can be serviced on the side or partially dropped down, I am guessing I smoked the band, any suggestions

[@MultiBassman91]

nice video, i have a 2005 ford mustang with the 5r55s transmission in it. but i am having problems with mine. when i go from park to reverse or reverse to drive it wont go into gear for about 2-5 seconds. i took it to ford dealership but they couldn't find anything. do you have any idea what it could be?

[@SwapPartLLC]

How do you shave the friction plates?

[@fordguy1]

Hi Hiram, great video! I rebuilt my 02 5r55w 2 years ago and I have a repeat overdrive planetary meltdown. I didn't install a shift correction kit (I was trying to save money). will the transgo kit update the o/d planetary lubrication or should I install a superior kit? Is there anything else that will cause a overdrive planetary failure?

[@miguelangelvargasrobles3017]

Hola Hiram, tengo una caja de estas en un mustang 2006, se prendio un foco en tablero de overdrive y se quedo en segunda velocidad la caja, escaneando marca demasiados codigos en la caja, lo que me dicen es que al parecer es mas electrico, que podra ser?? algun sensor electrico o problema mecanico en la caja

[@christianbawman3935]

Hiram Gutierrez, ¿Como estas? espero que bien. Tengo un problema con mi mustang 06 gt, cuando va cambiar de 3ra a 4ta la transmisión hace un pequeño brinco o golpe no se como llamarlo, apenas y se siente es mínimo, me gustaría saber que podría ser, recientemente cambie el "solenoid block" por uno nuevo, y mejoro bastante ya que antes pues era 3ra 4ta y reversa, ahora la reversa ya funciona bien ya no golpea como antes, realize un cambio de aceite y filtro, golpea solo un poco aveces pero igual es mínimo, lo que he leído en internet es que también podría ser el cuerpo de válvulas, pero otras personas me han dicho que podrían ser los servos o algo así, me podrías orientar un poco en este tema?. Ha y también, cuando por ejemplo cuando pisas el acelerador para ir rápido o revolucionas mucho cuando la transmisión va cambiar a 4ta las revoluciones bajan y después entra el cambio, esto sucede en una milésima de segundo no hace lo mismo con los otros cambios, gracias por tu atención. Por poco olvidaba también cuando se hice el cambio de aceite, no encontré ningún pedazo de metal en ella.

[@samuelholley1064]

Maybe you guys can help me. Came in with no first, no second. Only reverse worked fine. Took the trans apart, only thing I found was one way clutch came apart. Damaged case. Put a used case. Now vehicle is stuck in reverse

[@michaellococo6865]

I sure wish I had you to assist me rebuilding my A4LD in my 92 Ranger.Does someone make a DVD on a full rebuild?

[@eddiedante3356]

What’s the best company to perches transmission parts from? I’d really appreciate any advice.

[@clintonpayne9752]

What are your thoughts on this: 5r55s blew up overdrive planetary. Idles fine and goes to reverse ok but kind of harsh. Stalls in forward gear like torque converter locked up. That only happens in any forward gear setting. I did a full overhaul kit plus replaced bad overdrive hard parts. Still have the same problem. Is it a bad solenoid pack?

[@edwinuntalan3468]

Hi can you recommend where to order a kit for the Transmission Pump is it the same for the 5r55W and 5r55s? How much torque should it be on the pump hex screws? sorry if my term is not right. Can the control valve be cleaned too? Thank you.

[@snailml]

Hiram I have 03 explorer V6 that has a flashing "O.D Off light. It has a code of P0775, and 2 other code I think it has to do with 2nd and 5th gear, This started happening at the same time that the thermostat hosing cracked and leaked anti freeze all over the engine compartment. What might be the cause and what's the cheapest way to get it fixed so I can trade the car in. Thanks for your time

[@foodconnoisseurs1366]

Why did you have to shave the friction plates? And how did you? If you dont mind me asking. Also, what were all the tools you used to complete this job?

[@SerenoOunce]

What is your source for the clutch pack clearances? ATSG calls for .050 - .080 for all three. Is that the shift kit's recommendation?

[@edbmw13]

How about the torque converter, can you use the same, new, or a recomended rebuild brand? TY in advance good worker.

[@DillonTurner395]

Wish trans repair shops did work like this. Where I live they try to do it as cheaply as possible but charge you a ton. They just pull the trans apart, replace the broken part (band or whatever be it), then slap the trans back in the vehicle. You end up with problems shortly down the road because they didnt fix what caused the problem. Makes me sick. Has also started me on my own trans repairs. I know these 5R55 trans have tons of issues. We currently have a ford explorer (2003 with the 4.0 v6 engine) that has 270k on it. Trans is doing something right odd that I cant seem to figure out the issue with. Ive got codes for Intermediate failure and 4th gear ratio incorrect BUT I dont have a broken band. When cranking the vehicle up it shifts perfectly fine for about 5 minutes, will even make it all the way to 5th gear without an issue. Slightly shakey shifts sometimes but I think thats due to the solenoid pack. But after the 5 minutes, the next time it goes to change gear (up or down) it goes to neutral and will no do anything. Manually selecting the gear with the shifter does nothing aswell. No gears at all. Now the odd part is if you shut the vehicle off and crank it back up (doesnt care if it off for 2 seconds or 2 hours) it will shift normally (with the slight sometimes shakeyness to it that you can barely feel) for about 5 minutes then goes back to doing the neutral thing. It also seems that if a gear, say first, is manually selected when you start the vehicle it seems to stay in that gear no problem, we are gonna test it for sure today though.

[@omarsanchez8499]

saludos ingeniero Hiram, son muy buenos los videos lastima que no son en español. tengo un problema con una 5r55w de un mustang 2007, la repare porque se daño el planetario y la corona de directa. La monte pero me desliza en tercera y la escanee y sale el codigo p0733. la desarme otra vez y todo esta en buen estado. Que me recomienda, le agradezco si me puede ayudar, muchas gracias

[@xtremegearheads]

hi Hiram. ....first off your awesome brother.!! we just built our 5th 5r55s transmission and did the servo bore bushings. now after the rebuild we have good reverse , delay forward with no 2nd gear shift .... we dropped transmission again to double check. all internal parts fine. we did scan it had gear 2, 3 5 incorrect ratios . any thoughts what we should look at ? solenoid block ? valve body . thanks

[@danpasgrits7615]

love your videos hiram

[@alejandrobolivar2668]

por favor este video lo necesitamos al castellano usted tiene buena voz y es muy pedagogo porfa los ispanos tambien lo necesitamos gracias ..

[@Zekiel559]

Where could I get the kit

[@mariodonaciano1351]

what are the symptoms from worn out checkballs.

[@RCsFinest]

Where'd you get that thickness reader?

[@jsjizzaone3590]

hey Hiram could you help me with my 05 Explorer I used a Superior SK and I did 120"lbs on the adjuster bolts and backed off 2 turns but my output shaft only turns free one way but I need a wrench to go the other? I installed all new Bands and Clutches. Also AJ1E SOLUTIONS KIT for servo bore. 5r55s 05 Explorer 4x4 thank you very much.

[@jeffreymyers1262]

where can i order arebuild kit for 2003 ford explorer 4.2 lit transmission 5R55S its a 4L2P MODEL

[@hiramadair249]

Awsome vid Hiram.

[@smegadood7880]

i have this tranny in my lincoln LS my tranny shifts fine but its not very grabby at times in 2/1 gear at low throttle like parking lot cruising and then occasionally its perfectly smooth at high temps what component is responsible...... from forums im questioning a poor flash of the TCC but since the vehicle has over a 100k im a skeptical about wear ...

[@uttarabia1]

dear sir I have ford explorer 2010 last week I find sound under like transmission are transfer case with check engine light I find following dtc code -p0970 , p0966 ,p0962, p0765, p0760, p0755 ,p0750, p0743, how I can fixed it what can be the problem this car is AWD

[@OverlandingJoy]

I'm getting a 'OD Off' light blink after the vehicle heats up to normal operating temp. Smooth shifting in all gears. No slipping or clunks. Any ideas??

[@romero0314]

Hiram Gutierrez Hiram,gracias por sus videos,una pregunta y de ante mano gracias por su respuesta. soy mecanico,con experiencia pero rn el area de motor y electronica,pero en transmisiones no mucha,2005 Ranger 2.3,no funciona tersera ni primera,solo segunda. lo rraro es que si la corro en segunda y lla en marcha la paso a a la D,entra tersera y la overdrive,pero al llegar al stop,tengo hacer el mismo prosedimiento (otra cosa,si la levanto de las cuatro llantas,la pongo en Drive, y la corro,todas las velocidades entran desde Drive,pero una ves que la vajo,solo correct desde segunda. La e vajado,la desarme y lo unico malo que encontre es unos planetaros que se les avian caido las rrondanitas de bronse, todo lo de mas lo vi sano,le aplique aire a los drums,y todos,mire y oi que aplicavan precion a los discos,le camvie, el valve body,por rrecomendacion de un amigo,pero siguio igual. De ante mano gracias por su alluda Hiram.