Needle bearing Forward drum.

[tomasbjork]

Hi. I am currently overhauling my first transmission (5r55e) because the fluidpump driven gear was broken and had caused some trouble I noticed that on the needle bearing that is attached to the forward drum was "missing" 4 needles. Is it supposed to be that way? It has 6needles, none, 6needles, none and so on. I thought it was to regular to be an accident.

Thanks for a great forum.

Tomas, Sweden.

 

[JK080]

Thats normal they are all like that. Carry on!

 

[tomasbjork]

Thats normal they are all like that. Carry on!

Thanks for the answer!

Next question. I found a ring that is split in half, is this normal too? It sais "race side" on it and is located on the rear ring gear assembley. I have a picture but can't figure out how to post it. I can't find the "manage attachments" button.

Regards

Tomas

 

[JK080]

The thin brass ring around the bearing race on the back of the rear ring gear does have a split in it, thats the way its made.

 

[tomasbjork]

The thin brass ring around the bearing race on the back of the rear ring gear does have a split in it, thats the way its made.

Once again, Thanks you!

 

[tomasbjork]

What's the best way to clean up all the parts in the transmission? Soak in solvent and dry with air?

 

[PopRichie77]

Mineral spirits, some use brake cleaner, or other, but be sure to coat everything with trans fluid as you put it together.
Don't soak the coated clutch disks or bands.

 

[tomasbjork]

Now I am having problems again. I have lost 2 needles from a needle bearing. Is it stupid to mount it anyway or? It it one of those flat needle bearing, not the cage style.

Thanks in advance, Tomas