Transmission rebuild what tranny do I have?

[cwlorentz]

I have a 96 4wd Explorer XLT. I dropped pan to repair P0756 Solenoid error and found pieces of the intermediate band in pan. Ido need to completely rebuild tranny? What transmission model do I have? My local NAPA gave me a list of 4 possibles. I need to know which one to order rebuild kit. NAPA offers a rebuild kit, plus I would need to buy a Trans Band seperately. Is there a specific kit I could get that would include everything I need.

Perhaps I could just replace the band is this possible without replacing seals and friction plates.

I see there are a lot of threads here to rebuild transmission. I assume that it is possible.

Is there a good manual for me to buy? This will be my first trans rebuild. I have rebuilt motors and done body work. The vehicle still drives we just have to skip over 2nd gear.

I will be looking for alot of info during this project and this seems like a great place to get the help I am going to need.

 

[PopRichie77]

Download the 4R44E manual it covers the 4R55E also which is what you should have. or you can buy an ATSG manual.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310331

 

[drdoom]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4R44E-4R55E-5R55E-TRANSMISSION-MASTER-OVERHAUL-REBUILD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33727QQitemZ320208144134#vi-content

Many kits available on eBay.com

 

[cwlorentz]

I grew up in Doylestown. Now I live in Michigan. How can I confirm the tranny model #, I don't want to get a bunch of the wrong parts. Thanks

 

[PopRichie77]

Read the manual it tells what engines have which model trans. 4.0 V6 engines have the 4R55E
The parts are the same for both

 

[swetrid]

96 uses 4R55E transmission with 4.0L engine.

 

[PopRichie77]

Sorry if I was wrong, I was quoting from the ATSG manual. It was a typing error, I didn't check close enough

 

[cwlorentz]

Thank You

I have confirmed that I have a 4R55E tranny I have downloaded the manual and am ordering the Master rebuild kit. It looks like a slow and exacting process to do the rebuild. I am going to make sure I start with a clean garage and no grandkids visiting. Looks like a ton of small parts. There are a few tools listed in the manual are there any that I should definitely purchase or borrow?

Thanks

 

[n3rdygrrrl]

Just wanted to say thanks for sharing! I have a 96 4.0 V6 that is having tranny issues as well, and I'm looking for a replacement. This thread was exactly what I needed to help me get started in my search!!!!

 

[michael2474]

Thanks guys...I was wondering myself and you answered my questioning.