PART 1 / How to Rebuild a Transmission AODE/4R70W | 1995 Ford F150

[@Comm0ut]

The cardboard bolt trick works great. If I'm working with a gasketed part I trace the new gasket on the cardboard with a Sharpie then punch the holes (slightly tight) with an awl or screwdriver.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I like the gasket tracing method!

[@carzthangz]

Awesome!... not too bad looks intimidating as the other viewer had mentioned but nothing is impossible ...Thank you for the encouragement.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙 Like I say to every, preparation is key. Having the correct tools, a comfortable work area, shop manual, and time to do everything correctly makes all the difference.

[@estebangomez805]

Thank you

[@jrios030284]

Hey buddy I did on my mercury grand marquis and also I got the same book, and watching a videos call "transmission bench " is a good videos trust me. I'M NOT mechanic. But I did good work, nothing is impossible, almost forgot it they sales "usb" videos how to fix transmission any kind

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Great to hear man!🤙 Nothing is impossible if you do your homework, have the right tools, and follow all the steps.

[@bladetherapy3797]

You rock brother, thank you for all these transmission videos, ur a lifesaver!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙 I appreciate it!!

[@Vertigoneardeath]

After your repair, how did your tranny hold up? I'm debating whether to personally rebuild my '99 4r70w. I'm not 100% sure as of today. I'll ask performance techs and including my Ford agency dealership mechanic shop for pointers and advice this upcoming week of March 14th, 2022.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

My transmission has held up very well and I still DD my truck every day. The only system that is weird for me is reverse. No I never rebuilt a lot of the internals because I found out the overdrive band was the culprit. Rebuilding reverse is pretty simple because there’s not a whole lot going on at the back end of the transmission. However I spent around $1000 to get everything I needed to rebuild my transmission. At the time I found a company that I could buy a transmission from for $1600, ship it for free, and it had a five year warranty. Looking back that was a no brainer and I would probably have gone that route.

[@nicholascook2071]

@@TheMinuteMasters can ya drop the site?

[@heltondasilveira3964]

Could you send the site?

[@MrBaeza1994]

Dude if you were my neighbor I’d be the happiest person ever😂 wish I was able to do these jobs on my truck but I live in an apartment

[@TheMinuteMasters]

MrBaeza1994 I’d totally help ya man! 🤙 I’m in an apartment too now. So I get ya now.

[@kimberlyyoung-wilson8859]

Hey, where do you live in Iowa? I might need some help!!! LOL

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Des Moines

[@bobbywren123]

I've got 1 truck with the 4R70W but its the E40D that needs rebuilt. Im thinking the E40D will be a little more difficult.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

If I remember correctly, they are very similar in construction. However, I would definitely pick up the shop manual/repair book for an E4OD just to be on the safe side.

[@toriporter2516]

Are you able to add the links to the blogs you are mentioning?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I don’t have an active link for the blog. However the book I used for this rebuild is written by the same guy with the blog. The blog is excerpts from the book.

[@bayden_24]

Where did you get all of the assembly tools and books?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You can buy both books on Amazon. I might have links in the description. The one book, shows some of the tools you need.

[@JustinJamesRomero]

How long did it take to rebuild your transmission

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I rebuilt it in a day (4-5 hours). Granted there were certain components that I didn’t touch because they weren’t worn.

[@JustinJamesRomero]

I gotta rebuild my transmission it's slipping and sometimes it'll catch gear but when I come to a complete stop it won't move after that

[@prestonporter7866]

“Re thinking my life”😂😂😂

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Yup😂😂

[@turboman4736]

I have a question since you did not show it on video where does that little spring come from

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Which spring are you referring too?

[@turboman4736]

It's on the back outside of the clutch packs it don't look like it's supposed to be there but apparently does

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@turboman4736 Gotcha. As long as the shop manual says to install it, I’d say you are good. I don’t deviate from the manuals when I do transmissions.

[@steveg5576]

What's the manual you're using 7:09...looks like a good guide and pics. A link or title, publisher would help...thanks ----- whoops...I see it in a comment below--- disregard

[@TheMinuteMasters]

steveg5576 Sounds good! Yeah it’s a great manual and I highly recommended it. 🤙 Here’s a fresh link though: Ford AOD Transmissions: Rebuilding and Modifying the AOD, AODE and 4R70W (SA Design Workbench How-To) www.amazon.com/dp/1613251149/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Oaf0CbRZAYJCJ

[@martinstrickland8260]

Hey I’m flushing my trans fluid. I unplug the trans cooler line and starter the truck. But no trans fluid came out. Do you know what is happening?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Did you unplug the correct line?

[@martinstrickland8260]

I have a 2005 f150 4.6 and it has a trans cooler at front. I unplug the one at the left. And I’ve seen people unplug it and start truck and tans fluid comes out right away. Maybe transmission thermostat is busted?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@martinstrickland8260 unplugged, both sides just to verify. You never know, someone could’ve mixed up the lines.

[@zaks9919]

The very first piece (cover containing the fluid pump), you left out the info that there is a giant "O" ring on the perimeter ,& that's why it's stuck on there & hard to remove. Need a puller for this ? ., just get some threaded rod at the hardware store that fits this cover, & some nuts,& large washers .Next take the head off your sledge hammer (or anything heavy with a hole in the middle) , & put it on the threaded rod so it will slide between 2 nuts & washers to create a hammer like effect. Keep the threaded rod handy ,as you might need it to assemble the clutch packs you find inside.Again you'll have to get creative& use some plastic pipe fittings etc.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Good tips man! 🤙 Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely keep them in mind if I do this ago. You are essentially making a slide hammer with the threaded rod and hammer head.

[@CobraR1993]

No real need to pre soak the clutches. They install them dry from the factory. Also, kevlar clutches/od bands are for race only. I wouldn't use that kind of material for street. The OEM clutches and bands are just fine.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Good to know! I forget which manual recommended soaking the clutches. I guess after my experience of burning out the previous OD band, I figured Kevlar was the way to go. Is Kevlar too abrasive of the OD drum?

[@XangelX622]

Hey can you share which kits you bought?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Gabriel Garcia So the rebuilt kit I used is from Oregon Performance Transmission: www.oregonperformancetransmission.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=OPT-AODE-4R70W-RBHP

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Gabriel Garcia The Super Servo solid billet aluminum Overdrive is from Oregon too: www.oregonperformancetransmission.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SUP-K085

[@1DjScarface]

Where you get the transmission book? I need one for a E40D

[@TheMinuteMasters]

1DjScarface I bought that one on Amazon it’s excellent!🤙

[@TheMinuteMasters]

1DjScarface Ford AOD Transmissions: Rebuilding and Modifying the AOD, AODE and 4R70W (SA Design Workbench How-To) by George Reid (2014-06-12) www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKV03D2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fbmNCbHREWT2B

[@TRaider66]

Can you show me where the transmission Vent is please?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

TReady If I remember correct the trans vent is toward the back of the transmission case just before the tail piece bolts on. 2:30 you can sort of see it. It’s pretty between the case and tail piece on top.

[@Mike-hd3ne]

What's the name of the book

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Here ya go👇 amzn.to/3RgFSKU

[@efrainrivera2607]

I'm just like you lol wish you live in the Midwest need more friends for ford work

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Actually, I live in Iowa now. I’m officially a Midwest KZbin channel.🤙

[@onetransmission7871]

It takes me 30 minutes to teach someone how to install a pan gasket, 45 minutes for a pump and 2hours for a valve body. And you don't soak clutches.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Ok, I’m curious now that you mentioned the pan gasket. Mines been leaking and I’ve tried a number of different fixes and none of them seem to work. What’s your secret to installing the pan gasket? I have a manual that said to soak the clutches to prevent a dry start. So you install them dry? With what you’re saying, sounds like I got pretty damn lucky with my install .

[@onetransmission7871]

@TheMinuteMasters there are at least 5 kinds of pan gaskets. There are no instructions anywhere on earth that tell you how to install. That's why you're having trouble. Soaking clutches makes reassembly very difficult. Nobody does that. Starting with a cork and rubber pan gasket, one of the finest ever made. To use one either the pan and/or trans case has to have a "grip rail". In aluminum case it will be a blank or void cavity between pan bolt holes. Pan usually has a rib or rail stamped between each bolt hole. Buff and clean case and pan. NO SEALER IS EVER USED! Torque specs are always for the bolt diameter and FOR A GASKET OR SURFACE THAT DOES NOT COMPRESS! Put the edge of the pan on your bench and if needed use a ball pein hammer to straighten the rail around each bolt hole. Install the pan and gasket. I usually buzz it down with an impact. Final tightening can only be done by "feel". Use a 3/8" long ratchet or breaker bar and begin tightening. Give each bolt maybe 1/2 turn till you learn the correct feel. Imagine a kitchen sponge in your hand. You squeeze it tighter and tighter till it's totally compressed. At this point your pan gasket can't absorb any liquid of any kind. Usually takes me about 3 trips around the pan to get the gasket compressed. Final thing I do on this gasket is to take a good sized ball pein hammer and tap down along the outer edge of the pan. This is a condensed version of how to correctly install the most common gasket. Remember, you asked.

[@joehopkins6724]

Transmissions aren't difficult, they are intimidating

[@TheMinuteMasters]

So true! If you have proper direction, the correct tools, and patience, you can work on an auto transmission.

[@weedes0001]

My 1994 Ford F150 transmission is slipping in first gear it will hardly pull the truck

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Josh Womble Did you try putting it into 2nd? How are the other gears?

[@weedes0001]

@@TheMinuteMasters 2nd gear is a little sluggish now on take off however the rest of gears are fine my neighbor told me it could be my torque converter but I honestly don't know

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Josh Womble yeah if the transmission is original and you are having problems with more than one gear, then your torque converter is bad. At this point though, I would just rebuild it. Or...you can buy a new transmission for $1600. I found a fleet transmission service that sells transmissions for $1600 including shipping. This also included a 5 year warranty and no core return required.

[@weedes0001]

@@TheMinuteMasters unfortunately I'm 100% disabled that's way out of my price range and yes it is the original transmission in this vehicle and I've already replaced the fluid front and back feel and transmission filter and transmission filter pan seal so now that you're telling me that is the torque converter I think I'll just save up and get a new torque converter and start driving my Ford again and park the Chevy I love a Ford my 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier supposed to get 400 miles to the tank is only getting 200 miles to the tank black smoke every every so often engine revving up and down and no one can tell me why not even the Chevrolet dealership

[@thestrawhats7102]

Same i change my clutch an the hydraulic an there is no first or s3cond ?? Help😊

[@DoctorMonkeyWrench]

See you just scared me at the end there right after you said “yeah you can do this! If you can follow a book and directions, all good!” Then you state the book flat out tells you wrongly to put planetary then reverse gear in ... that kinda crap with the manuals flat out being wrong is what makes DIY mechanic projects so hair raising :-/ Glad you figured it out but it sucks when your information source fails you ... Love your attitude and videos though!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

N ic Yeah it was a scary moment for me. That’s why I posted this video. I wanted to show you how to solve problems like these. Too often the people who write these books leave out steps like these because this is something they do all the time. I’m glad you like the video and thanks for watching! Please share my video and encourage other diy mechanics to subscribe! I want to break 1000 subscribers before the end of February.

[@onetransmission7871]

You need 25 years on the bench before you make videos. You and Patrick need a big order of Crabbie Patties.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

So I shouldn’t have made this video? Lol

[@onetransmission7871]

@TheMinuteMasters I need to make videos for you to watch. I've built more than 20k transmissions

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@onetransmission7871 I’d honestly love to learn from a master of the trade. Unfortunately you are a hard person to find. Then there’s finding the time to learn.

[@_5MinutesOf]

@@onetransmission7871made any videos yet?

[@petrsakara1964]

I no like see your face, show better installations, step by step ,

[@TheMinuteMasters]

My newer videos show step by step installations.

[@_5MinutesOf]

@@TheMinuteMasters I yes like see your face Stevie, it’s okay. 😊 You no listen to @petrsakara1964