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    5R55E, which year and model

    A guy wants to sell an old but brand new 2WD 5R55E and could be used for 4WD Explorer with some modifications (rear shaft/oilpan/filter/...). https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/ford-explorer-automatik-getriebe-5r55e-neu-0-0-km/2597038072-223-1699 But i could not see any holes for speed...
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    Meaning of DANA 35 TTB

    Hello, what discribes exactly the 35 of DANA ? Subject: 1993 Ford Explorer 4wd front axle Dana35 TTB regards Wolfgang
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    New U-Joint's rear driveshaft 97 SOHC

    Hello at all, the last two weeks i had a problem with heavy vibration, they went harder paired with a loud squeeking noise. A bad u-joint at the rear end of the driveshaft was the reason. To get the Explorer on the road again i replaced the driveshaft with a used sparepart shaft, everything...
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    Air Lift 59514 load leveling kit

    Hy guys, we own our 97 Explorer 4.0 sohc for now about 25 years/ 275000 KM and many pairs of rear load leveling shock absorbers (Motorcraft, Monroe, and so on...) find their way into my lovely daily driver. They last about 2-4 years, get rusty and lost their air, a new pair from Rock Auto lost...
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    5R55E, pressure in extension housing to BW4405?

    Hello, this is the second time that i miss 1,5 liter of automatic transmission fluid. The firts time i found that missing oil inside the transfer case. Changing the seal input ring (other two rings too) of the Borg Warner 4405 and that should fix the problem. For a while the problem was fixed...
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    5R55E no upshift after kickdown

    Hi at all, i did not notice this behaviour cause i normally don't use the kickdown with throttle full open. But the last time on a highway i have to push down the paddle and the engine runs nearly to 6000rpm without shifting up. I lifted up the paddle a little bit an it shifts up. In normal...
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    5R55E no upshift after kickdown

    Hi at all, i did not notice this behaviour cause i normally don't use the kickdown with throttle full open. But the last time on a highway i have to push down the paddle and the engine runs nearly to 6000rpm without shifting up. I lifted up the paddle a little bit an it shifts up. In normal...
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    Emergency brake, 97 Explorer XLT 4x4 SOHC

    Hi at all, since 1997 my "best friend" is still with us. Never had a problem with the emergency brake. At the last technical inspection the Explorer didn't get the vehicle inspection sticker, cause the e-brake has not enough prake power and the existing power is different from both sides. So i...
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    camshaft axial play

    Hi, on my spare engine (this piece of metal don't run for 4 years) many things are worn, i thought it would be in better shape. Chains, tensioners and guides must be replaced, compression is ok. I pulled the heads off and all exhaust valves take a lot of carbon. The 12 lifters are cleaned...
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    Noise from engine front

    Hi , my 4.0 sohc engine had a bad issue, a little pressure if i open the oilfiller cab, engine speed goes up/down and this terrible sound. Chains are made at 160oooKm (99419 miles), now he had 250oooKm (155342 miles) on it. PCV valve is ok. What i have to do is a compression test and a pressure...
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    5R55E thermal bypass valve thermostat oem number

    Hi , did anyone have a distributor part number for this damned thermostat part of the 5r55e? (number on it 95GT-7M094-CA but no hints on web) Cant find any information about it, only to block this pasage to gain full flow to cooler. Did the A4LD have a similar thermostat? thanks Wolfgang
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    Starter doesn't reach Flywheel

    Hi at all, while i am prepairing the replacement of my 5R55E (97 Explorer 4.0 sohc) tranny i must notice that the new starter (Bosch SR7541X LT 28123) does not reach/engage the flywheel. Either the new starter is the wrong one or the flywheel (from spare motor) does not match. Bought a new...
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    BW4405 Notches

    Hello again! Did someone has some specific information about the notches of a BW4405? Last time with my third spare TC i was wondering about these notches. Found nothing about this stuff. http://up.picr.de/24844109zm.jpg http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182071&page=7...
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    5R55E shift kits

    Hi again! Long time ago, but i have to rebuild my Dana35 font axle. The transmission is reassembled to it's specs, everything went fine. Now the tranny is ready to get its brain (VB) back. Thought by myself, it couldn't be so bad to order some shift kits (use the upgraded rings of the transgo...
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    DANA35 IFS SLA preload

    Hi at all! I am on the way to overhaul my 97 front axle. Everything's fine, get new Timken bearings and races, seals, shims, crush sleeve, nut. Ring/Pinion/Spiders are in good conditions and I have the specs for the dana35, accept the preload for the differential bearings. The...
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    5R55E Forward Clutch Drum

    Hi at all! rebuilding my first tranny and going straight through the ATSG manual. There are bores and check balls, but what is this in the drum? Only a plug, a check ball or a valve? I don't know? It looks like a very small steel ball inside, but it didn't move in any direction...
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    P97gt-7006 bbr

    Brian said at 09-29-2004 …but there is a severe lacking of understanding when you get to the "magical" piece that goes between the motor and transfer case. I'm hoping to fill in that gap at least a little bit. Dear Brian, thank you so much for your writing and explaining in your tranny...
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    5R55E Overdrive Sprag

    Hi folks, i am on the way to rebuild a spare 5R55E (P97GT-7006-BBR) from a 97 SOHC 4x4. Stripping down was no problem, now i have to decide which parts are ok, which are not ok and which parts should be definitely replaced. It's my first attempt and i like to fix all of the "faults" this...
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    upper control arms

    Hi, during my restoration/modification of the upper control arms i stumbeld accross the different length. The new left one is 0.39 inch longer, but i don't know if it's OE like? Should the length be equal on both sides? Thanks and greetz
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    eccentric upper control arm bushings

    VIN: 1FMDU34E8VUA67356 one piece UCA design little front lift by adjusting torsion bars longer rear shakle For quite a while i have problems with the front alignment of the Ford Explorer 97. It is not possible to reach the OEM camber settings with new camber bolt kit. While I was searching for...
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    No front traction on 4x4 Auto

    1998 Explorer V6 SOHC 4x4 TC BW4405 TOD VIN 1FMZU34E5WUB15483 Hi, a courious problem accured, don't notice till now. But now it is snowing and the front wheels have no traction on 4x4 Auto mode. In 4x4 high and 4x4 low the front axle do its job. Usually you feel it while the front axle...
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    BW4405 rebuild

    according to this brilliant TC rebuild http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182071&page=5 Hi, have a short question about the effort for spinning the COMPANION FLANGE by hand. Befor rebuilding my TC, there was no resistance to spin the COMPANION FLANGE by hand and it...
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    TC4405 bearings

    Hello guy's, according to this older thread, i am still looking for good matching ball bearings for our V6 Ex with TC BW4405. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182072&page=5 Searching a company that offers only the ball bearings single. Anyone out there with a hint...
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    Noises from tranny or transfer case

    hy guys, I don’t believe in miracles, but i hope i will find some help in this awesome instance. Our loyal companion since 1997 (made in 96) 4X4 V6 SOHC, make some noises coming from transmission (5R55E) or transfer case. Condition: - last year he became a overhauled transmission...
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    Ballast 3rd Brakelight 95-97 Explorer

    Hay guys, it's a pain to get accessories and oem parts for a Explorer97 sohc in gemany. Now we have our baby about 14 years and it is the only hobby i have. Bought him new, but the export models don't has a highmount brakelight. This is the only thing that bores me since we have him. I catched...
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