How to step by step install a transgo shift kit for a 45RFE 545RFE automatic transmission
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- I finally get to install my Transgo shift kit in my 1999 WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee.
This is a step by step explanation for those who have never done their own home mechanics before so if you're familiar with some of the steps just fast forward through them.
I will do a clip later of any or if no improvements to the transmission but need to drive it a few weeks to see the difference.
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This is where I brought my Transgo kit.
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Regards Rik
In this channel I explain how I do things mechanical and hopefully teach you and give you the confidence to do it yourself.
I also show you my mechanical adventures.
Your kid walking in and talking about how she's a "good finder" is the best part!
At what time?
It was around 39 or so minutes I think. You were already putting the new pressure plate back on I believe
@@sethbarby3891 she is a cute one lol
It sure sounded like it! And if you ever lose anything....she's on it! Lol
I have this kit in my 2004 GCJ Overland 4.7 HO, now going on over 8 years. Had the resistor installed at first but the slamming of the gears, extremely hard shift, I decided to take out. Still works great. For the bolts for the accumulator/plate cover, I added split lock washers, bought new grade 8, bolts that length wise was same old plus the crush length of the lock washer. I do not know about the 99, but here in USA, 2001-2004 seem to be famous for the bolts backing out. Love what you are doing...that is why I am a subscriber....
Thanks for the feedback and support. Regards Rik
takes a lot of skill and patience to do transmission work!
Yep you may have noticed it was my first hands on automatic transmission job lol.
Very helpful video! I was having the same problem getting that little valve out of the VB (29:00 mark) that you were. Your solution was both simple and elegant...smack it! ;-)
Awesome thanks for letting me know it was helpful to you.
I may have said this before but it makes making these clips worth while.
Regards Rik
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Thanks for posting the procedure. Hope the kit is working well.
I was fearful that you would twist the head off of at least one of the pan screws, with the apparent torque you were applying...
+boogerhead0 I just may be lucky but so far in my life I have only broken 2 bolts from over tightening. I am quite good at returning bolts with the same tension they came out with. I was in a bit of pain that day from a spinal injury maybe that showed through as well? Are you planning to do it yourself?
As for the result that is answered below to another viewer.
Regards Rik
I'll probably go through the entire 45RFE... plates, bushings, seals, shift kit, solenoids (if I notice any problems.)
Mainly, I was interested in seeing a kit procedure on the accumulators.
I just put new engine in 2000 JGC Ltd w/Quadradrive.
Several years ago, I put new engine into the other 2000 JGC Ltd, but it's just 2WD.
They really hold up well, if you don't mind the frumpy things that break, like blend doors, window motor plastic parts, electric door locks, etc.
+boogerhead0 I have had no problems with things breaking as yet.
The transmission was a good transmission and did not require a full tear down. Regards Rik
Doesn't the kit also come with a set of large flat gaskets (one for each of the 3 trans types it replaces)? It's the large flat black gasket that sandwiches between the valve housings and the flat upper part with all the fluid channels in it. There's a million screws on the top holding them together. My valve body had a tear in that gasket at the end that connects near the front of the transmission (side nearest the engine). I had to use gasket glue to repair it, but I don't trust it and was considering this kit. I found it online and it looks like it comes with that gasket. I'm just curious if yours did and if so, why you didn't replace it?
To be honest I did not know it suited 3 different transmissions. There were more parts I did not install because the transmission is fine I just wanted the upgraded valve springs. I still have the box somewhere but that's 5 years old now. The new kit may come with different bits. I think I mention those in the clip. If you did not see the gasket in the clip it may not have been included 5 years ago. But I can recommend this kit. It shifts better than my stock overland and I drive it like a bat out of hell with around 400hp. I'm doing a manual conversion next year though as I don't like automatic transmissions and love a good manual.
😂😂😂😂😂 sucking on a tube? Thanks for video on do's and don't! You should try for The Three Stooges!!!!
Vacume is vacume bro. I picked up many hard to get bits like that. But I guess if you can do better why watch how I do it?
Other people in the comments liked it.
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Good jod man
Thanks 👍
I was debating wethet to take the cross member off or not. 4 long bolts, 4 short bolts. Might as well take it off.
@The Racing Channel
I just had to get to the valve body. I dont think it would have been in the way for that. But there's 5 or 6 pan bolts that were being a pain. I could have used a universal, but thats a pain too.
I just said f*** it. Yank the 8 bolts and get it the hell outta my way..5 minutes of bitching about 8 bolts is better that 15 minutes of dickin around with those others, and in the end cross threading one of them. It makes replacing the gasket easier as well.
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to hearing your results. I have some random hard shifts from 2nd to 3rd and I'm wondering if that plate is warped.
Hello Buck, your welcome glad to hear the effort is appreciated.
I will do a follow up in a week or so. Have noticed some differences but I have not floored it yet. It does seem to be a problem with this model and mine was far from straight. It had a slight bend at each valve. I have heard of vehicles being undrivable from this problem.
Regards Rik
Good job, My Jeep grand cherokee '02 4.7 4x4 with 269,000 miles.no 3rd and 4 gear can you help me,
I am no specialist I am sorry. This was my first shift kit install and I am happy I did not stuff it up. First check the oil level then if it is ok I would service it to see if it helps. If nothing helps it is probably worn and needs a rebuild. I would just look for a good second hand unit and do a swap. Hope this helps. Sorry late reply but due to a writing mistake UA-cam put it in my review basket. Regards RIk
??? Are you not concerned about all the chemicals in the ATF absorbing into your skin, maybe it's my American (USA) paranoia anyway I was confused about the springs in OD but your video (clip) really helped so yes I will be subsin to your channel thanks my friend. Did this help your jeep, my issue is after I shut my truck (Ram 1500) and let it sit for about 25 minutes then go drive it again it will always die at the 1st stop, I can't figure this one out. Anyway did it help your jeep.
I tried wearing gloves but even large are too tight and rip. If I did it every day yes I would be concerned but once in a while I will be OK. Yes box still going strong even I drive it extremely hard. Thanks for watching
Trans oil taste terrible but not as bad as coolant you should taste loctite its actually not bad tastes almost sweet
Thanks for sharing mate, how did the gasket go? I've seen some vids where they advise not to use the gaskets because they leak. I received a gasket with my filter and I'm unsure whether to use the gasket or just use gasket maker only...
No leaks so far
Home Mechanics Thanks mate, I ended up just using liquid gasket but I might try the rubber hasket next time
this shift kid did not make a difference that I could tell on my 545RFE... what helped was installing larger cooler lines into a bigger less restrictive trans oil cooler...
Results are different for everyone depending how it's driven and how old the transmission is when it's installed. I also did not notice a great deal but installing the resistor extension was the most beneficial. Still happy I did it though.
I remember not a spring but more like a seal. To install this is optional and you need to remove the gearbox and strip it down. I was not about to do that. I can not see how replacing it would be of any benefit. When I pull the box to install the 242HD and new torque converter I may put it in at that time. But like it said its optional. Regards Rik
How it works with pressure booster after 3 years ? You feel changes ? Regards from Poland :)
Improvements are immediate and they continue till today. Thanks for the coment
Aussie Jeep Muscle new subscriber here, I know the video is old but in your opinion if you only did one of the two the transgo reprogram kit or the little sonnax resistor? "I'm on my first test drive around the block with the sonnax installed as I type this"
My point being Id rather invest the time and money in a converter than the transgo unless you say it made a bigger difference in feel and enjoyment than the sonnax.
Thanks
**05' limited 2wd 4.7L just a few bolt ons -
Cai, corsa high flow cat and 12" flo-Pro single chamber dumped at the rear axle, blue print racing cylinder heads "HP9009 summit racing.com" actually made for the 4.6L ford 289.
And just installed a sonnax line pressure booster "resister" minutes ago
Sorry mate but because you tagged onto another comment. But I finally found you.
Well old or not Jeeps are current always. Would I install another transgo kit? To be honest I may do to strengthen the transmission. Firmer shifts are better for clutches but I would not do it for performance. I would always install the Sonnax but not so much the transgo. I would also go with the torque converter as the better performance upgrade.
I also have a Facebook page by the same name. Regards Rik
Aussie Jeep Muscle did you go with a higher stall on your new converter? Very curious to see someone's opinion of like a 3,000 stall on one of our jeeps
Thanks
Hows the kit holding up?
Sorry not been online much due to health and other reasons.
Well if I had not first installed a line pressure builder the kit would have impressed me. The kit comes with one and I feel that makes the most improvement.
I am a manual shiffter normaly selecting the gears as I go but I have noticed I do that less being happier with the way it shifts automatically. It seems the heavier springs increased oil pressure under load or it may be a coincidence the cooler in front has sprung a leak just after installing. I am unsure. I have purchaced a new oil cooling system which I will install after I recover from a operation on friday. I hope it will let me work on the Jeep again without to much suffering.
In conclusion if you already have a line pressure builder the improvements are minimal but if you install both at the same time you will notice it for sure. Is it worth the money? Yes I think so but others may disagree. Would still prefer a 7 speed manual though lol.
Thomas Petito i wouldnt use it parts valves and bodys are made of leadloy 12L15..case garden .012....015 deep...leadloy the cheapest material they use to manufacture
what brand is that ratchet?
At what time does it come up? Saves me looking at the whole clip to know which one your talking about. Regards Rik
If your talking about the half inch ratchet I'm removing the pan with its a Australian company that makes it not sure what name brand they use. Ill see if the brand name is on it tomorrow for you if I get a chance. Its nice as it has a second action. By pulling the handle you can operate it by twisting the handle only in case there is not much moving room. Quality is great.
Yes the one that looks like a screw driver handle. Thank you. It looked quality.
bounjour , j'ai une infiniti FX 45 et tableau de bord ne fonxionne pas car tout les cable son conper ou debrancher moi je ne c pas quel cable va abec quel cable ... les personnes sui connais cette voitur et qui a deja fait de la mecanique sur une infiniti , venner en PV je vous remerci .
G'day mate Rik here buddy. Can ya wait a year or so for my answer? Gotta go and learn some French after which ill answer ur question ok bud?
A thousand apologies 4 not knowing ur lingo.
Maybe quicker if ya spin me a yarn in Ozzie plz bud. Cheers