4R55E tq converter have a drain plug?

[Shotokan1509]

Need to replace the pan gasket on my 4R55E due to leaks, figured I should do a full trans fluid flush but some say there is a drain and others say there is not on the tq converter for my truck. What's the correct answer?

 

[mjonesjr]

There is no drain plug on ANY Ranger torque converter.

Here is the easiest/best way to do a complete flush and fill. I have done this numerous times.
http://www.amsoil.com/faqs/ATF_and_Filter_Change_Procedures.pdf

 

[Shotokan1509]

There is no drain plug on ANY Ranger torque converter.

Here is the easiest/best way to do a complete flush and fill. I have done this numerous times.
http://www.amsoil.com/faqs/ATF_and_Filter_Change_Procedures.pdf

So basically you use the transmission to pump itself clean.

 

[mjonesjr]

Correct.

 

[Muscleford]

So basically you use the transmission to pump itself clean.

How do you get the trans to pump itself clean? Run it with the pan off and let it fall into a pan?? Somehow that doesn't sound like the right thing to do.

Thanks

George

 

[mjonesjr]

How do you get the trans to pump itself clean? Run it with the pan off and let it fall into a pan?? Somehow that doesn't sound like the right thing to do.

Thanks

George

Did you read the PDF link I posted above? I would assume you haven't since you don't know how it works. Please read the link posted above to answer your question.

 

[Muscleford]

Did you read the PDF link I posted above? I would assume you haven't since you don't know how it works. Please read the link posted above to answer your question.

Sorry I didn't see the link in your previous post.

Thanks good info.

George

 

[Josh B]

Did you read the PDF link I posted above? I would assume you haven't since you don't know how it works. Please read the link posted above to answer your question.

that link don't work

 

[Snoranger]

that link don't work

It worked 11 years ago.

 

[Craig0320]

I disconnect the trans outlet cooler hose from the radiator and connect some clear hose to it. With the hose ran into a bucket I crank and run the vehicle for 10 seconds then shut it off. Refill with fluid and repeat the process until bright red fluid comes out. I have done this many many times with good results.

 

[Josh B]

I've recently become the owner of a somewhat unhappy 4R55E, and been reading a lot of old catchup (I wonder if that wriggly line would disappear if I spelled it ketchup)(it did) threads.
There are a lot of old threads having links with no destination, but I think this was the first one where the OP had scolded someone for not having clicked it

 

[Josh B]

Unless it's got contaminated or burned oil, there's really no reason to do a complete flush is there?

 

[Craig0320]

Unless it's got contaminated or burned oil, there's really no reason to do a complete flush is there?

You answered your question on this one.

 

[Dirtman]

Transmission fluid is red.

 

[bobbywalter]

Not when it is green.

Then it's green and not red.


Sometimes it's purple...

Blue even.