Section 20 (Automatic Transmission - 5R110W (TORQSHIFT-R)): Disassembly: Transmission: Disassembly

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Remove the Torque Converter Retainer.

Fig 1: Removing Torque Converter Retainer
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WARNING: Secure the torque converter in the transmission during removal or installation. The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Fluid loss will occur when removing the torque converter.

Using the Torque Converter Handles, remove the torque converter.

Fig 2: Removing Torque Converter Using Torque Converter Handles
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Remove the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS)/intermediate shaft speed sensor.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the sensor.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying TSS And Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor And Bolts
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Remove the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the sensor.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying OSS Sensor And Bolts
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Mount the transmission onto a suitable stand.
Remove the input shaft.

Fig 5: Removing Input Shaft
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NOTE: Do not discard the gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.

Remove the transmission fluid pan and the transmission fluid pan gasket. Check and clean the magnet if foreign material is evident.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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NOTE: After removal, discard the filter and seal assembly.

Remove the filter and seal assembly by carefully pulling and rotating the filter as necessary.

Fig 7: Locating Filter And Seal Assembly
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NOTE: There is no retainer on the manual valve. Hold the manual valve in place while removing the solenoid assembly from the transmission to avoid dropping the valve.

Remove the solenoid body.
1. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor.
2. Remove the solenoid body bolts.
3. Remove the solenoid body.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Range Sensor, Solenoid Body Bolts And Solenoid Body
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Remove and discard the solenoid body gasket.

Fig 9: Locating Solenoid Body Gasket
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Remove the feedbolts.

Fig 10: Locating Feedbolts
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Remove and discard the front pump bolts.

Fig 11: Locating Front Pump Bolts
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Using the Transmission Fluid Pump Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the front pump.

Fig 12: Removing Front Pump Using Transmission Fluid Pump Remover And Slide Hammer
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NOTE: The No. 1 pump thrust washer and the No. 2A overdrive sun gear thrust bearing may stay with the pump.

Remove the No. 1 pump thrust washer.
1. Remove the No. 1 pump thrust washer.
2. Remove the No. 2A overdrive sun gear thrust bearing.
3. Remove the pump gasket and discard.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying No. 1 Pump Thrust Washer, No. 2A Overdrive Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
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Remove the overdrive separator plates, clutch plates and overdrive pressure plate.

Fig 14: Locating Overdrive Separator Plates, Clutch Plates And Overdrive Pressure Plate
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Remove the overdrive clutch retaining ring.

Fig 15: Locating Overdrive Clutch Retaining Ring
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Install the Clutch Loading Fixture.

Fig 16: Installing Clutch Loading Fixture
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NOTE: The No. 3 overdrive carrier thrust bearing and race assembly may come out with the coast clutch cylinder assembly or it may stay in the transmission.

Using the Clutch Loading Fixture, remove the coast clutch cylinder assembly.

Fig 17: Removing\Installing Coast Clutch Cylinder Assembly Using Clutch Loading Fixture
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Remove the No. 4 thrust bearing.

Fig 18: Locating No. 4 Thrust Bearing
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Remove the overdrive ring gear and center shaft.

Fig 19: Locating Overdrive Ring Gear And Center Shaft
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Remove the No. 5 sun gear thrust bearing.

Fig 20: Locating No. 5 Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
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Using the Retaining Ring Pliers, remove the center support retaining ring.

Fig 21: Removing Center Support Retaining Ring Using Retaining Ring Pliers
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Install the Coast Clutch Fixture Body and Coast Clutch Fixture Handle into the center support assembly.

Fig 22: Installing Coast Clutch Fixture Body And Coast Clutch Fixture Handle Into Center Support Assembly
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Using the Coast Clutch Fixture Body and Coast Clutch Fixture Handle, remove the center support, direct clutch and forward clutch cylinder assembly.

Fig 23: Removing Center Support, Direct Clutch And Forward Clutch Cylinder Assembly Using Coast Clutch Fixture Body
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Remove the forward clutch hub and the No. 9 thrust washer.

Fig 24: Locating Forward Clutch Hub And No. 9 Thrust Washer
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Remove the forward ring gear and hub assembly.

Fig 25: Locating Forward Ring Gear And Hub Assembly
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Remove the forward carrier race and the No. 11 bearing assembly.

Fig 26: Locating Forward Carrier Race And No. 11 Bearing Assembly
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Remove the forward carrier.

Fig 27: Locating Forward Carrier
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Remove the sun gear and the No. 12 thrust bearing.

Fig 28: Locating Sun Gear And No. 12 Thrust Bearing
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Remove the low reverse sun gear and shell assembly.

Fig 29: Locating Low Reverse Sun Gear And Shell Assembly
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Remove and discard the low/reverse clutch retaining ring.

Fig 30: Locating Low/Reverse Clutch Retaining Ring
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NOTE: The output hub and ring gear assembly may stick to the low/reverse rocker clutch, clutch pack and carrier and hub assembly.

Remove the rocker clutch, low/reverse clutch pack and carrier and hub assembly.

Fig 31: Locating Output Hub And Ring Gear Assembly
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Remove the No. 15 thrust bearing.

Fig 32: Locating No. 15 Thrust Bearing
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Place the transmission manual lever in PARK to lock the output shaft from rotating.
Remove the output hub and ring gear.

Fig 33: Locating Output Hub And Ring Gear
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Remove the low reverse No. 16 thrust bearing.

Fig 34: Locating Low Reverse No. 16 Thrust Bearing
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Remove the output shaft flange.
1. Remove and discard the output shaft flange bolt.
2. Remove the output shaft flange.
  
  Fig 35: Identifying Output Shaft Flange And Bolt
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Using the Output Shaft Locknut Socket, remove and discard the output shaft retaining nut.

Fig 36: Removing\Installing Output Shaft Nut Using Output Shaft Locknut Socket
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Using the Transmission Extension Housing Seal Remover along with the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the output shaft seal.

Fig 37: Removing Output Shaft Seal Using Transmission Extension Housing Seal Remover
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Remove the 9 extension housing-to-case bolts and the extension housing.

Fig 38: Locating Extension Housing-To-Case Bolts
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Inspect the extension housing ball bearing. If any damage is evident, install a new extension housing. Check the output shaft journal.

Fig 39: Locating Extension Housing Ball Bearing
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Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.

Fig 40: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
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Remove the output shaft.

Fig 41: Identifying Output Shaft
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Remove the No. 17 park gear thrust washer.

Fig 42: Locating Output Shaft Park Gear Thrust Washer
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NOTE: Do not fully compress the reverse clutch return spring or damage to the spring may occur.

Using the Clutch Spring Compressor Aligner along with the Clutch Spring Compressor, remove and discard the reverse clutch return spring retaining ring.

Fig 43: Removing\Installing Reverse Clutch Return Spring Retaining Ring
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Remove the return spring.

Fig 44: Locating Return Spring
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While applying air to the extension housing side of the case, remove and discard the reverse piston.

Fig 45: Locating Reverse Piston
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Remove the parking rod guide plate-to-case bolts and the parking rod guide plate.

Fig 46: Locating Parking Rod Guide Plate-To-Case Bolts
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Remove the plastic orifice lube plug from the rear of the case and discard.

Fig 47: Locating Plastic Orifice Lube Plug
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Remove the park pawl.
1. Remove the park pawl return spring.
2. Remove the park pawl.
3. Remove the park pawl shaft.
  
  Fig 48: Identifying Park Pawl Return Spring, Park Pawl Shaft And Park Pawl
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NOTE: The Torx head screw has a threadlocking compound and should be removed only if a new case is being installed. If the bolt is removed, it must be discarded and a new bolt installed.

Remove the park pawl abutment.

Fig 49: Locating Park Pawl Abutment
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NOTE: The pin should be driven down into the case.

Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the manual control valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 50: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
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Using the Roll Pin Set, remove the manual control lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 51: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Retaining Pin Using Roll Pin Set
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Remove the manual control lever shaft.

Fig 52: Identifying Manual Control Lever Shaft
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Remove the TR sensor, manual control lever and park rod as an assembly.

Fig 53: Locating TR Sensor, Manual Control Lever And Park Rod
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Using the Pilot Bearing Remover, remove and discard the manual control lever seal.

Fig 54: Removing Manual Control Lever Seal Using Pilot Bearing Remover
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NOTE: The short transmission fluid inlet tube should be removed only if it is loose or damaged.

If required, remove the short transmission fluid inlet tube.

Fig 55: Locating Transmission Fluid Inlet Tube
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NOTE: The top portion seal groove will work the best when removing the seal pack.

Inspect the rear case Teflon® seal retainer for damage. If damage is evident, use the Output Shaft Seal/Housing Remover and Handle to remove the seal retainer.

Fig 56: Removing Seal Retainer Using Output Shaft Seal/Housing Remover And Handle
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Inspect the case assembly for cracks and stripped threads. Inspect the gasket surfaces and mating surfaces for burrs. Check the case vent assembly and all fluid passages for obstructions.
Inspect the rear case snubber bushing. If damage is found, install a new transmission case.

Fig 57: Locating Rear Case Snubber Bushing
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Check all parking linkage parts for wear or damage.
Inspect the reverse clutch case vent for blockage. The vent is located in the case at the 12 o'clock position. If evidence of blockage is found, use low air pressure to clear out the blockage. Apply air pressure to the extension housing side of the vent.
If the low/reverse clutch-to-case snap ring has rotated in the case snap ring groove, or is partially dislodged, the case snap ring groove has been damaged. To avoid repeat repairs, use a new case for the overhaul.
If equipped with a Power Take-Off (PTO) cover, remove the PTO cover and discard the PTO gasket. Inspect the transmission gasket surface and PTO cover surface for damage.
If installing a new case, remove the transmission fluid cooler tube nut case fittings and the vent assembly.