Solved 5R55S servo cover popped off.

[domct203]

Test drive went well, counted 4 shifts, no flares, and all manual gears work.

Looks like I got lucky.

 

[imp]

Test drive went well, counted 4 shifts, no flares, and all manual gears work.

Looks like I got lucky.

@domct203
That's great! A long road after first seeing that nasty snap ring........remember, a "5th shift" should be seen as the tach drops when the TCC locks up. Not trying to spoil good feeling, you know. Every thing must be checked! Feel glad for you. imp

 

[BrooklynBay]

For future reference, there is a specialty tool called a servo cover compressor. Here's a link: Ford- Servo Cover Compressor [5RR5N] | Atec Trans-Tool | T-0518

 

[domct203]

For future reference, there is a specialty tool called a servo cover compressor. Here's a link: Ford- Servo Cover Compressor [5RR5N] | Atec Trans-Tool | T-0518

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Oh yea, that will be in my toolbox. I used a pry bar against a small block of wood on the cover, held back with a bungee strap.

Once the cover was in far enough, the snap ring was the real challenge, what a PITA.

Glad to have my X back in service, thanks for the coaching guys!!

[edit] Holy crap, that link shows that tool as $400.00. Guess I’ll stick with the pry bar/bungee cord method. [/edit]

 

[BrooklynBay]

You could make one yourself with a few cheap parts from the hardware store or even out of an exhaust clamp from the auto parts store.

 

[domct203]

I was thinking the same thing.

I found it used for $72, still ridiculous money for what it is.

I need to find a picture or video of this tool in use.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Somebody in this video used a large pipe clamp. I think that it's only good if the transmission is out of the vehicle.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Here's a different version of this tool:

 

[domct203]

Yes, very good solution. Pan needs to be off.

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[BrooklynBay]

Maybe it's possible to do with a welding Vise Grip: 4pc Locking Vise Grip Welding Clamp Plier Set | eBay

 

[domct203]

@domct203
That's great! A long road after first seeing that nasty snap ring........remember, a "5th shift" should be seen as the tach drops when the TCC locks up. Not trying to spoil good feeling, you know. Every thing must be checked! Feel glad for you. imp

Thanks imp. Yes indeed TC lockup should be confirmed, but with 5” of lift, five KC daylighters on the roof (read ‘wind resistance’), and the 265/75/16’s that only happens on the highway, going downhill, with a back wind LOL.

I plan to take her on a good highway ride today or tomorrow, I’ll be sure to pay attention to TCC.

 

[domct203]

Everything seems to work as it should.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Thanks for the update. Your thread is now marked as solved.

 

[coops310]

Embarking on the same Journey and repair on my '03 eddie bauer I have been driving since high school. Was glad to find this thread!