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Old 04-28-2011, 04:34 PM
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Not a record

It is out, I know, I didn't set a record! But I took it slowly and spent a little time figuring out how to lower it without man-handling it.

I built a frame from 2x4 lumber. L=36 and W=24. The support is centered 11 1/4" from the front. This way I could keep the TC and the AT together and used the rear brace to support the box. Used a strap to keep it all together. By chance it balanced pretty well and was no problem using a single floor jack.

I left one bolt with an inch play and separated the box, then took the last bolt out and lowered it slowly.
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Old 04-28-2011, 05:22 PM
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Have fun and good luck with that casket.
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hi just read this post and just makes me wonder...i recently had my tranny replaced by dealer due to ingoing issues ie. rough downshifts and bucking issues..repair was done under cpo...after reviewing the tranny replacement procedure i highly dought that the tranny was replaced as the procedure shows..i will almost bet the farm that it wasnt done that way...so far though the x runs fine..no leaks and tranny shifts much smoother...i wish i could bring it somewhere to see if it was done correctly...this dealership leaves something to be desired because they failed to fasten the rear bumper splash guard and did a crap job fastening the O2 sensor wire that is strung across the center cross support.i had to bring it back for those fixes..if they did that i can jusrt imagine how they changed the tranny...keeping my fingers crossed...let me know what you think..2005 4.4 with 30k miles.....thanks rob
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TriX5, Thanks so much for taking the time to document your courageous excursion into the unknown. I'm sorry I can offer nothing but moral support! I will be anxiously anticipating your updates on trans disassembly and discovery of mechanical gremlins! Can't wait!
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Old 04-29-2011, 10:43 PM
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JohnI - thanks for the words of support!

I am waiting for the repair manual to fall on the mat before opening the AT and I hope it gets here tomorrow. Although I am sure I could take it apart I'd rather minimize the "oops-factor". At any rate I have to disassemble the intake manifold to get at the V-pan gasket. So, no shortage of stuff to do.

Also, I am expected to complete a swingset for the kids tomorrow....
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Good job on the R&R , I like the jack too but you went and used the swingset lumber diddnt you ? I would suggest you find a used trans , it will make things alot simpler .
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Old 04-30-2011, 08:27 PM
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Dang, how did you know about the lumber? :-)

Not sure about buying a used AT if they can apparently fail at any mileage... a reman maybe.

Anyway, got the manual today, I might go and have a look inside the AT on Monday.
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Lots of spare parts

After talking to a very helpful gent at Eriksson in CT I decided my Torq Conv is toast.

I took off the pan from the transmission and it was very messy in there with a lot of shavings on the magnets and in the filter. There seemed to be some sludge in one of the paths under the valve unit as well.

The clutch packs are all in good shape and the bearings look fine. I ordered the overhaul kit and the clutch kit as well as the valve kit. So once it goes back in the car I hope it'll be good for another 100k. But I will be freshening the fluid every 30k and the filter at 50 or 60k.

Getting a new Tq Cnv from Jennings in Essex tomorrow. I intend to get the box back together before removing the intake manifold. Got too many parts lying around the garage already......

It is a bit of an awkward job to disassemble it but probably easier than removing it from the car!
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Looking Good! More on TqCnv?

Hi, TriX5,

Alright, we're getting inside. Great! Have a couple of questions:

1. Can you describe your conversation with TqCnv expert that led to your concluding it would be necessary to replace?

2. The trans failure symptoms that prompted you to undertake this mission sounded a lot like clutch pack A failure. Are you saying that clutch pack A was fine (not burned) and that the likely problem was TqCnv?

Regards and best wishes for a successful outcome!
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Old 05-03-2011, 11:22 AM
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Two things stand out, the AT pan was full of metal shavings this time, a lot more on the magnets than normal and flakes that are non-magnetic as well. The other thing he explained to me is as follows. Get as much of the oil out of the TQCV as possible. Hold it horizontally and look into the business end. Shake it latterally, if a shim appears the TQCV is toast. Not to mention that now that it is drained, I can feel that something is loose inside. Apparently there is a needle bearing in there that fails and takes the rest with it. Mine was making a bad grinding/howling noise that temporarily disappeared after changed the oil.

The slippage must have been from the TQCV and not the AT, the AT innards look perfect but I took it apart to make sure that no shavings are lodged in the clutch packs or in the planetary gears. Also there seemed to be some sludge under the valve body but hard to tell as there is so much oil when you take it off.

And anyway, now that it is out of the car I want to replace the "A/B" radial bearing and freshen the seals and o-rings, etc. No point waiting for the AT to develop a problem (8 yrs old now) and then going through the removal again as I find it not much fun to be horizontal under the car and wrenching it.

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