5R55E Overdrive Sprag

[wollimann]

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 tranny
gave us such a lot of pain (VB fixes, servo bore fix, seals, and so on).

The overdrive sprag is one of these parts to replace, but how did i get the new sprag back in its center overdrive shaft?
It seems to be a little tricky, found nothing about it.
Do i need a special tool for this job?

thanks in advance

Wolfgang

http://explorer-board.ch/Thread/12144-5R55E-ueberholen/

 

[drdoom]

Wolfie it's been so long since I put mine back together I can't remember, but no special tool was required. Have you contacted James the transmission forum moderator? He is a master and is very helpful.

 

[wollimann]

Thanks so much for your answer!
I didn't have a contact with James (nickname?), sorry but i didn't know him.
I am just still reading and reading in this spectacular forum.
So much stuff to understand!
I will try to find out who he is!

thanks

Wolfgang

 

[drdoom]

Only thing there I have run into is the race for the OD sprag can get worn ( in the planetary).

 

[wollimann]

Hope we talking about the same part?
There are some plastic noses around the case of that sprag.
Tapping it out from behind was no problem,
but these noses/barbs prevent the new sprag to go in.

Wolfgang

 

[wollimann]

...unbelievable, pushed that thing in by hand.
Using a small amount of grease and it sliped in.

Wolfgang