2001 Sport Trac 4x4 5R55E Removal

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Joshua Dale

Joshua Dale

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What engine do you have?
V6 engine
What year is your Sport Trac?
2001
What Generation is your Sport Trac?
1st Gen Owner
Anyone have the R&R manual for the transmission on my baby? I've got the book to rehab the tranny itself, thanks. Looking for a good video or PDF.

Thanks!!!!
 
FSMs can be found on eBay. Chilton or Haynes are less expensive but less informative too.
 
5R55E R&R (Section 307 and 265 pages) is included in my 2005 Ford Workshop Manual (FSM).

Probably a safe bet it's included in the 2001 FSM. To confirm I would contact the eBay seller before ordering even though they state a "14 day100% money back guarantee" less return shipping in their listing. It's in writing, go for it. GL
 
swshawaii said:
5R55E R&R (Section 307 and 265 pages) is included in my 2005 Ford Workshop Manual (FSM).

Probably a safe bet it's included in the 2001 FSM. To confirm I would contact the eBay seller before ordering even though they state a "14 day100% money back guarantee" less return shipping in their listing. It's in writing, go for it. GL
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Is the 5R55E the transmission? I have 2- 2001 ST, retiring this June, plan to restore both, one for me, one for grandson. Trying to gather information.
Thanks
Art Call
 
Joshua Dale said:
Anyone have the R&R manual for the transmission on my baby? I've got the book to rehab the tranny itself, thanks. Looking for a good video or PDF.

Thanks!!!!
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There are a few of manual transmissions in junkyards the rangers ones fit ..., I have 2/st manuals
One extra tranny ... keep a eye out for them..there 200 dollars at junkyard and they hardly ever go bad
 
Question, I just got done rebuilding my 5r55e on my 03 Sport Trac. Not bad to do, there are youtube videos that help. Mine has been out a couple of weeks, putting it back in, and I can't remember if the bolt for the vent tube is a bolt or stud? Tip, get a couple of longer bell housing bolts, and cut off the heads for guides. It makes lining up the transmission a lot easier. Thanks John
 
Vero2003 said:
Question, I just got done rebuilding my 5r55e on my 03 Sport Trac. Not bad to do, there are youtube videos that help. Mine has been out a couple of weeks, putting it back in, and I can't remember if the bolt for the vent tube is a bolt or stud? Tip, get a couple of longer bell housing bolts, and cut off the heads for guides. It makes lining up the transmission a lot easier. Thanks John
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I found my missing bolt. Good luck on the rebuild.
 
These are the two videos I used for reference. I also used a 5r55e teardown video. Hope this helps
 

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Vero2003 said:
Question, I just got done rebuilding my 5r55e on my 03 Sport Trac. Not bad to do, there are youtube videos that help. Mine has been out a couple of weeks, putting it back in, and I can't remember if the bolt for the vent tube is a bolt or stud? Tip, get a couple of longer bell housing bolts, and cut off the heads for guides. It makes lining up the transmission a lot easier. Thanks John
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I have a question about removal of the transmission. When I pulled the motor to replace timing chains the top bell housing bolt was very difficult to access and remove. I removed it from the top after the intake was off. Is there another way to access it without removing the intake?
 
ksbiker said:
I have a question about removal of the transmission. When I pulled the motor to replace timing chains the top bell housing bolt was very difficult to access and remove. I removed it from the top after the intake was off. Is there another way to access it without removing the intake?
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I took the passenger side fender liner out and was able to get to them pretty easily, but I have a 3 inch body lift. Taking the manifold off is really the easiest way if you can't get to them from the side like I did. The other way is more difficult and you'll need a few long extensions.
 

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