Well I have been driving number 14 since last spring as a 2wd edge but winters coming so I figured I might as well do the swap. I have a bad 4wd trans out of 17 so I need to do the output shaft swap on a low mile 2wd trans I have sitting around. I figured I would take a few pics along the way..

Here's the 2 transmissions...



Next the tear down



What you see after you remove the pump/bellhousing




Releasing the bands The intermediate band didn't even have the locknut tight


The first problem I noticed was the input shaft was stuck in the front drum(overdrive) Then when I pulled the drum out the race for the thrust bearing fell out in 2 pieces



This is the center support with the input speed sensor. There is a large snapring and a small torx bolt hidden under the valvebody holding it in.



Intermediate band and clutch drum


The rear planetary has a large snap ring holding it


Then you get to this snap ring that holds in the output shaft


Here's the parts from the bad trans.


Basically the same deal with the good trans


Here's the 2 output shafts side by side

 

ahhhh MACRO setting please use! lots of work

 

Yeah I'm not much of a photographer...lol Shouldn' be too bad I have all the parts...lol

 

That is one helluva a swap to do for that shaft.

 

I didn't know your gray one was only 2wd. I say superlift it when you do the 4wd swap! Can't wait to see the pics of the swap.

 

Here's a refresher...
when I got it, it was wrecked and the frame was bent.


This is where the edge frame, trans and seats came from. The cluster read 9000 miles(04)..



new frame


Parts


Paint


Recently pulling 17 home

 

Yeah it would be nice if it was easier...lol

Too much $$$, especially right before christmas...lol

 

Thats going to be an awesome project....do mine next lol

 

I am taking a few days off work so I am going to try and have the trans in by monday. Stay tuned for more updates... Its a big job but I want the 4wd...lol
Anythings possible Israel...

 

Well ill be saving up some cash here soon, if i can somehow manage to get all the parts that i need here i might be calling you up for some advice.....Good luck on the swap!

 

damn dude i wish i had the knowledge to do that you do. i know nothing about trannys

 

Well I am actually not rebuilding it because its low mileage but its just like a jigsaw puzzle....lol

 

hey man do you still have that bed side? if so can you take some pics for me

 

tried the macro setting...not much better... I guess I'm photography challenged!!!...lol
Anyway Here's the 4wd shaft installed



Reverse band and servo to hold it in place during reassembly



Pictures didn't come out good but you get the idea...
Valve body installed



Done!

Highly recommended...manual and inch pound torque wrench

 

damn that was fast

 

Yeah I'm going to pull the truck in in a few minutes...lol It was raining so I'll get pics tommorrow of the bed.

 

hey john that gives you enough time to come fix my new truck. lol.

 

ok thanks man

 

Yeah Brian, I could do it on midnight shift...lol Actually I will be installing the front end also so its going to take some time...

 

Before...


Old Trans


Interesting sticker. Trans was probably bad when it was new.... Sticker says
US Dealers Only
4R44E and 5R55E
Exchange Program
Proir to repair
See TSB #99-86
Void after May21 2000

 

It runs! I just took it for a test ride. Shifts a little slow but its a little low on fluid. I hope that fixes it...if not I'll swap the valve body with the one out of it. I still have to do the spindles and cv shafts and wiring but thwe hard part is done...lol Here's a pic but I'm not much of a photographer....lol

 

Sweet. Can't wait to see some pictures of ya trying out the 4wd.

 

I'm getting there but seems I always have something else to do....lol

 

Well yesterday I finished up the mechanical part and today I'm working on the electrical. I have a start but there are alot of wires to tie in...pita!

 

I always thought the wires were plug and play. Learn something new everyday.