R55S/5R55W Transmissions Found In Ford Explorer, Mustang, Thunderbird, Mercury Montaineer, Lincoln LS, Aviator (2WD & 4WD)
The rear planetary ring gear thrust bearing goes into the reverse drum and low sprag assembly. These components would then fit into the low/reverse band assembly.
These are a few steps we learned about working with the internal components of the Ford 5R55S / 5R55W transmission with just an initial skim of the Ford 5R55S / 5R55W Transmission Rebuild Repair Manual.
Now, we'd never assume we're ready to take on a complex operation like maintaining, let alone overhauling, a 5R55S / 5R55W transmission without a manual, but from what we did read within its pages, this book belongs in any shop that offers professional transmission services. Almost all procedures are numbered and refer to an exploded illustration that makes things like knowing when to rotate the transmission in the fixture as easy as it gets.
The 5R55S / 5R55W transmissions are what's called "Synchronous" units because they don't use the intermediate sprag and intermediate clutch incorporated into the 5R55N. Coming off the assembly line in 2002, both models come in 2WD and 4WD configurations. Working with these machines, you're going to need to know about rear and front end clearance procedures, torque specifications, solenoid body differences and assembly, forward clutch housing, and assembly for center support, low sprag, reverse drum, oil pump and sun gear. And this book has it all.
Targeted at professional transmission shops, rebuilders, experienced mechanics and students, this is still a book that a confident DIY'er may use to rebuild their tranny. If automatic tranny work is part of your regimen, you want to keep a copy of Ford 5R55S / 5R55W Transmission Rebuild Repair Manual close.
The Ford 5R55S / 5R55W transmission can be found in at least the following makes and models and there are likely other newer models:
- 2002-2008 Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac
- 2005-2010 Ford Mustang
- 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird
- 2003-2006 Lincoln Aviator
- 2003-2006 Lincoln LS
- 2004-2008 Mercury Mountaineer
Subject: Transmission Rebuild Procedures for Ford 5R55S / 5R55W trannies - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and Up | UPC: 852553006202 | ATSG 5R55S/5R55W
