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5R55W SHIFT KIT
Fits: S/W/N 1999-10
This kit is about: Won’t Move- Pump Noise
No Lockup Hot- Code- Slip- Shudder
Lockup Problems: Usually valve body caused, not the converter.
This is not a “do it yourself” kit.
It’s for experienced, professional Trouble Codes: P1740, PO732, 733, 735
Transmission mechanics only.
“Hello Shop: You are going to love this trans.
When it is right it’s very efficient and smooth." Gil
1. Flow Control Assembly
Install solid end of piston into bush- O-ring Port Holes 2. Install with Port Holes
ing. Insert YELLOW spring into hol- facing Big Open Passage.
low end of the Piston.
Install Retainer into Bushing oppo- Flow Control
site port holes and under the spring. Assembly
Install wire Retainer
Original Flow Control Assembly opposite the ports.
Sticks, causing won’t move, wears out Pump Body
causing burned friction and noise. It is
included in a new pump, and not sold Piston
separately. We believe the upgraded O-ring
design will outlast the original part.
Port holes
Hollow
End Big open
passage.
YELLOW
Retainer Page 1
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1. Assemble & Align Pump
Align pump BEFORE installing front seal.
Start bolts, leave pump halves loose. Slide Pump Tool
over stator spline. Push tool, while wiggling pump body
making sure tool enters and snugs into the pump bushing. High Temp Low Shrink
Tighten the pump bolts to 18 ft lbs. Direct Clutch Rings
2. Install Rings on support.
Don’t squeeze ends together
firmly, that could cause ring
to be stuck in the groove.
No Gear Noise
No Gear Damage
Perfect Alignment
“You'll Love it.”
Delay forward
or burned direct
clutches? Check for this:
Clean lube orifice cup plug With sealing rings removed look for cracks on the
and passage on edge of edge of the metal sleeve that continues under the
stator to prevent repeated bearing. Replace support if found. Over-heating of
OD planet meltdown. the trans increases this possibility.
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5R55-S or W Valve Body
Has NO Bottom Plate
USE THIS PAGE
Discard
Install
EPC Relief Retainer
5R55-N Valve Body
Has Bottom Plate See Page 5
Two .250 plastic [1/4”]
1. Assemble EPC Reliefs Compress
the spring with big end of paper clip. Install
cotter pin. Then pull paper clip out with pliers.
.250 Ball Paper
Assemble Clip
WHITE Cotter Pin
Install
EPC Relief
Discard
Retainer
OD Servo Ctrl
2. Remove & discard original
end plugs and retainers. Install
EPC Reliefs and Retainers in
3. Remove & discard original spring. the two locations as shown.
Install New Yellow Springs.
4. Remove & discard original RS ISA Select spring.
Green RS/ISA Select
Install New Green Spring.
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55W or S Valve Body IMPORTANT: The retainer makes small burr
on the inside edge of bushing groove. Using
sharp end of a drill bit or sharpened screwdriver,
5R55-N Valve Body: See Page 5 carefully scrape off burr. Then remove bushing
by GENTLY prying thru opening in bottom of VB.
Valve Body Cutaway View Burr
New Lockup Valve Lockup Bushing
No lockup, Shudder,
Slip, and/or Code 1740.
LISTEN UP: If the trans
has no lockup when hot,
but the fluid and filter
look OK: Then this page
will fix it from the bottom. Groove
Have Fun, Gil
GENTLY pry here.
1. Remove and discard original spring, lockup valve, bushing & inner valve.
2. Install new Lockup Valve. Make sure valve freely strokes to bottom of bore.
3. Remove new Lockup Valve and reassemble in the following order: Install New
White spring and Lockup Valve. Install New Bushing and Inner Valve. Install
Retainer. Lock-up will have smoother engagement & more capacity.
New Lockup Valve, Remove & Discard Original Parts
Bushing & Inner Valve
New
White Re-Use New Lockup Valve increases lockup capacity
Spring to reduce-prevent slip, shudder and Codes
while retaining a smooth engagement.
Works on ALL MODEL CONVERTERS.
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This page is for 5R55N Valve Body Only - Has Bottom Plate.
4-3 valve
EPC Assembly
Cotter Pin
New Retainer
1. 4-3 Valve .250
Bushing Ball WHITE
Discard the original spring.
Install two WHITE springs.
WHITE { New EPC Relief Paper Clip
Use as tool.
2. EPC Relief: Compress the spring with
big end of paper clip. Install cotter pin. Then
pull paper clip out with pliers.
3. Remove & discard original end
Relief Valve plug and retainer. Install assembled
And Spring
EPC Relief with the new Retainer.
4. Remove & discard original
Rev Inhibit spring. Install New
Red Spring.
Rev Inhibit RED
If VB has CLOSED Bathtub
like this, install this checkball.
Install Two or Three Checkballs.
.250 plastic
If VB has OPEN Bathtub like
® this, Do NOT install checkball.
Mr Shift
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Additional information for reducing comebacks.
Wrong Fluid Level is BIG Problem:
Check/Fill with Vehicle level, Engine running, Selector in Park.
TEMPERATURE: NOT HOT or Cold. Must be 80° to 120°,
warm to touch and yet be able to keep your hand on the pan.
Remove Allen plug in center of pan drain plug. Install Mer-
con 5 fluid thru Fill Hole, until fluid flows with steady stream
out Allen plug hole. Reinstall Allen plug with sealer.
Fill Hole Drain Plug
Overfull: Fluid
5R55N fill plug will burp into
5R55W/S fill plug
on rear housing. bell housing.
on side of case.
Check Level:
Must run full stream out this hole.
If just burping out--it is not full.
View from Rear Codes PO732 & PO735, 1-2 Slide
Bump, 2-3 Flare, 4-5 Slide Bump
LOOK HERE: or Trans has Burned OD Band.
Intermediate and Overdrive Worn OD Band Servo Pin Bore
band servo struts install with Inspect bore in case for wear. If pin
short side towards VB. bore is worn, BIG leak at OD servo.
Wiggle pin
OD & Intermediate Band Adjust while holding here.
Tighten adjusting screws snug with Pin must be tight.
short wrench. Back off two turns Repair kit available www.servobore.com
and tighten the locknuts. Or call 715-458-2617--FAX 715-458-2611
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