Dude .... you are absolutely amazing with your gift of not only disassembling the unit but the way you express and explain what you are doing . You should definitely be praised for what you do . God bless your determination and drive in making all of us understand and handle our fix. Please keep doing what you do to help us. Great job.
Great video thank you! I have a 2003 XC90 with 180k miles and the diagnostic software tells me I have a problem with the SLT and no.5 solenoid. I was toying with the idea of getting it fixed but I realise now how much work and cost is potentially involved and with the age and mileage you've helped me decide it's not worth it. Really educational video. I love watching people who know what they're doing!!
You are the "homme"! I have a local guy trying to sell a great looking V70 for cheap but I now know I will not try and attempt to buy and fix it being this trans is way beyond my patience threshold and wallet to try an fix for a weekend project. You do great things here Sir and we can't thank you enough! Keep em coming!!
ATSG has a technical manual for this unit that covers all vehicle makes. It is staggering... I've read a lot of service manuals and know a lot about working on cars. This manual is something you really need to go to school to understand. That being said, I'm still going to rebuild when the time comes, and fortunately I have a lot of time to learn before I have to do it.
Fantastic teardown, information and over info provided. The biggest thing taken away is doing your routine maintenance ini regard to fluid change saves thousands of dollars like always on these Nissan transmissions. Use Nissan Matic or Amsoil at manufacturer recommended intervals or sooner to be on the safe side.
you the man when it comes to this, I have a 04 Nissan maxima se, and when I put it on reverse, it hits hard, and I don't want to drive it. I was hoping that looking at your videos I can fix it myself cause I don't have the money to send it to get fix. but thanks for your videos its cool...
@6:32 I think Sonnax has these special metal retainers out now that you can put on the electrical connectors for the linear solenoids in case they get broken trying to disconnect them so you can still use them.
Blown away with the complexity of the AW transmission and especially your expertiese, a privillage to watch. I am about to renew the fluid (Gibbons) on my 2005 V70 112,000mls for the first time, runs fine at the moment. I somehow wish I had not watched this, especially at the "high mileage is about 100,000mls" comment 🙄 Get as much of the fine floating metal particles out as possible.
I fixed the problem with my Volvo transmission with a rare earth magnet. I simply placed the magnet on the valve body pan. After driving for a few days it shifted perfectly
You have convinced me that I will never try to tear down a transmission. You are a professional, and I am not. I hope flushing my Volvo's transmission will fix my problem. If not, I will either have it professionally serviced or scrap the car. I'd like to change the filter. Why in the world did they bury it inside the transmission?
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I have a question here: Is there any difference between this unit AW55-51SN and the unit AW55-51? Thanks in advance.
Can't believe this little thing puts down that power.. I have an 05 Volvo s60R, 230k, well maintained. Original trans shifts decent, not real problems. I've got this converter slip of about 500 rpm or so in 3rd sometimes. I know they do have the slip built in but this seems double. It will hold rpm then increase speed by near 20 mph before converter locks back up like a cvt feel for a few seconds. As i add more power it seems to be more pronounced. So before adding more power I'm doing a transgo shift kit to make everything better, I hope.. I need to get vida going again to run the adaptation. Hopefully this will improve some of the shift characteristics
My car turns on, I put it into drive and hit the gas pedal and it just revs, I put it into reverse same thing, went into manual mode and same thing it’s like my gears aren’t engaging... then when I went to put it in park it makes a noise in the middle between neutral and park. Help. It’s a 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R same transmission as this one. If it’s the valve Body I’ll change it if not I’m not fixing it. Any info will help
Muy bien vídeo Señor Gutiérrez. Una pregunta tengo un Nissan Altima del 2006 creo que con esa misma transmisión, le cambien el motor pero ahora no tengo reversa, todo funciona bien pero no reversa. Alguna sugerencia.
Wow.. ur awesome! My 06 maxima just started to act up, I babied it home and that's where will it will sit until I find someone like you! Thank god for having a second car, so once its rebuilt I should be good ? No need to trade it off ? Only 69,000 miles now.. just changed fluid 1,000 miles ago , go figure.. Thanks much!
Love this guy! this is weird to ask here but im loosing my mind! I have Renault with same transmission. Issue it has is that i loose D after tranny warms a bit. If its cold it Works like charm. Sometimes it does that when i put on N or R it goes to D. I took valvebody out and got new one in (i made sure solenoids had same adjustment as in old one) new oil in it and correct level but sitll no go. I know this is long shot that guru c this msg but i have no clue what to do…
just got a call from my local tranny repair man. He said it will cost me (approx in USD) 2500 $ to fix my AW55. Apperantely there are some worn out clutches and some solenoid failure. With this awesome video i will do it myselg. Keep on with what you are doing ! A+
Hi, thanks for your video. I replaced my linear solenoids (I know you don't recommend that) and need to calibrate them. I'd like to take the valve cover off and drill 3 holes where the solenoids are so I don't have to keep taking the cover off every time I adjust the solenoids, but need to figure out a way of plugging them. Do you know of a plug and grommet kit or anything I could use to plug the holes? Thank you.
Hello sir you do great work i rebuild cars for a living any engine you name it. But when it comes to transportation of transmission you are great i don't dare even try to work on it. The clutch got it doing what you do it becomes all Alien technology lol 😆 I don't have the patience for that. Good work 👏 I would recommend you to a lot of people because you seem very comfortable and honest in your work GOD BLESS keep it up the world need people like you.
Do you have a DVD on dis-assembly, inspection and rebuild of the AW55-51SN / RE5F22A Transmission? I purchased a DVD on the 4T65E transmission and rebuilt a couple with success. The DVD was more detailed than a manual because it showed what to look for to replace and you could stop the DVD and never lose your place in putting the unit back together.
HY HIRAM.i see this transmission you can change the majority of pistons and clutches at the backside of the transmission. i we have a problem with the first or forward clutch and the 1-2-reverse breake(clutches). can i change all this in side the transmission at the car??? thanks
Hiram, you're fantastic ... an asset to any business! I previously overhauled (well, assisted my journeyman) Borg Warner Jaguar XJ6 boxes during my apprenticeship years in the mid 80s ... I'm a bit wary of touching these 'electronic' boxes. You seem quite at ease, what exactly is required on the diagnostic side? Here in South Africa Volvo charge +-R45,000 (+-USD2,800) for a recon XC70 (P2) gearbox, I could do it for substantially less... if I had the diagnostic machine.
Hi Hiram Gutierrez, Great Video, Thanks for doing this. I got a AW55-51SN no Fwd or Reverse whatsoever no codes , Fluid level is ok. Fluid smells burnt it is not black but dark brown . I checked all the sol they all measure good and respond electrically apart from S4 , S4 measures good but when I trickle it with 12 volts doesn't make any sound. Any advice would be great help. Many thanks NSD
Are you able to do a transmission over haul video on a transmission for a 2005 Volvo v50 t5 I’m trying to find a part number to post here but I’m uncertain . And or post tools needed for the job ? By the way amazing videos that you post any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏽
Good day sir,,, thank you for your wonderful vedio.. im hoping if you can help me on the right direction of the low reverse sprag?? Thank you in advance
Thanks for all the videos, perfect and very helpful. I wanted to ask you or anyone here, in the minute 10, exactly, you (Hiram) said "get this thing out of the way..." and hit a plastic behind the valve body, can you (or someone) tell what is the "thing"? Is it very important to put it back? Thanks. I'm working on a AW55-51N for a Volvo C70 2007.
great video, going to subscribe.. I had a failure a Chevrolet equinox, AWD AW55 tranny. quick question do you have any videos on how to dissemble the pump assemply.. I have taken out the 4 bolts, clutch packs, spring compress ring, and the larger snap ring in the center. Definite pump failure due to clogging of debris, large metal debris of 1mm in size can be seen near the center input shaft, I just cannot figure out how to remove the pump to show the client...
Muchas gracias por estos videos aunque no soy Mecanico me ayuda a entender que pasa con mi carro, pero tengo una pregunta yo tengo un 2005 nissan maxima SE y tengo un problema de ves en Cuando la transmicion se queda pegada en 5 pero apago el carro y lo vuelvo aprender si vuelve a quedar bien me Han dicho que Es el crankshaft position sensor Otros me dicen que nesecito transmicion nueva y tambien tengo el problema de que Cuando devuelven cambio de 5 a 4 lo hace duro se siente un halon gracias hermano .
Great video. I was wondering if a shift solenoid would cause my gear shift icon on the dashboard to show " - " instead of the actual position of the gear selector? Thanks
Thanks Hiram for the video, couldn't have done this without it. Unfortunately I ended up with a steel washer. Can't figure out were it goes. Any idea?approximate Dimensions OD 2.25 ID 1.73 THK 0.08
Hey Tony, did you find out where this washer goes? I've "test assembled" the unit (no RTV on the casing joins yet) and have the same washer left over. All the exploded views I have don't show clearly if they are Torrington needle rollers, races or washers. Guess this is why it was a test assembly, I'm pleased I haven't glued everything together... Hiram, thanks so much for your efforts with this video, it has been a huge help!
Hiram, tus videos son lo maximo, te felicito, quisiera saber cual es la presion correcta para el SLU y SLS es lo unico que falto, y quisiera corroborar contigo si la presion del SLT debe ser 2 Lbs en el manometro, gracias de nuevo y esperando seguir manteniendo contacto. Silvio Romero desde Venezuela. Un abrazo.
Hi, thanks for your videos, they are very instructive. Maybe you can help me, I repaired an AW55-55SN AF33 transmission of a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and has the problem that does not enter the fifth gear and "kicks" from first to second, I change the three linear solenides but the problem persists .... Any suggestions or ideas about what the problem might be? Thank you very much for your attention.
Great video! I have a unit like this and it’s running hot, can you tell me why and it not sending any code. When it cool it runs great, but when it warns up it make I funny sound but still shift find. Fluid is to the right level and everything.
yet another great video Hiram.. i have an isue with an chevrolet captiva transmission..(aisin 55-51)...after rebuild with bushing kit instaled seal kit instaled ,cleaned the valve body and everything, not the transmission is harsh on shifting from N to D and from N to R....i also have erro code on 5 gear and toque converter stuck open ...my gues is that upon reasamble of the valve body i mistakely set the "steped" pressure regulator sleeve...could be this the case Hiram?
Hiram, I hope you are still posting these great videos. On the last clip I watched (about the THC 350) You mentioned that you were concerned that not enough people were subscribing. There may be a reason. MANY people are now watching Utube clips on the new model "smart" TVs. These show ONLY the video with no surrounding text or controls, so it is impossible to subscribe/like etc from the TV. Encourage people or hang up a text sign in the background, to log on via a PC so they can subscribe. ALSO use ads in your clips, you will get rich from the ad revenue.
Hi Hiram. Thank you so much for posting these vids for us. I'm Fascinated by transmissions and have tore into a couple. Please answer a question. My af33 has no engagement in any gear even though the range shaft is moving with the shift cable. Short of the detent spring being broken or misaligned, will a stuck closed slt solenoid cause no line pressure? Any thoughts? I did get various tranny codes but they went away and didn't return after they were cleared. That's why I'm suspecting the broken detent issue over sticking solenoids. Thank you in advance. Keep trannying!!!😁
***** love this video. Not many people go as in depth as you.. I have an issue with a 01 Volvo v70 xc transmission. Park is loading the engine like its in drive and I think it would move if not for the park pawl because the car moves forward when you start it and you can't Rev past whatever the TC stall speed is. Reverse doesn't work, it's like reverse is fighting drive and reverse at the same time so it just doesn't move at all. Neutral is DRIVE (yup I can go forward in drive) , and drive is drive. It seems to shift through all the forward gears (car is not registered so I can't drive it but in my jobs parking lot).. I'm a professional auto technician but we don't do transmission overhauls.. This seems to me like a solenoid or valve body issue, but I don't know. Where would you suggest I start my diagnosis? I have access to snap on modis scanner, and Mitchell on demand (not a fan of it but it's what my shop uses) Ohh and i have a dtc for 3rd gear incorrect ratio in the TCM.
***** You were spot on with your diagnosis. When i got the trans apart there was a drum in the rear of the trans (dont know its name) with a broken weld seem and burnt up/frozen clutches. i will post pictures and such when i get a chance.
thanks again Hiram .................I am back again to ask you some thing , last week I have started to work on a transmission AW TF 80 SC of some Peugeot car , I must confess that is the first time I am working on this type of transmission , what you have for that unit ?, any information will be help full and what is the differences between this unit and others of same family such as TF70 or TF81 ............etc. your clips are great , please put some clips regarding this unit (AW TF80-SC) as well. how can I invite you for some beer to drink together ................again I say , you are the perfect one. thanks
hola Hiram desde colombia te quiero preguntar si puedes transmitir este video en español . aqui tenemos muchos problemas con esta transmision pues viene montada en una chevrolet desde korea , la captiva , que es particularmente poco durable . gracias y mas exitos . Hector Peña.
Hi Hiram, Excellent video and I am very happy that you have extra talent in explaining very useful things through your experience with those trans. I have 2001 volvo s40 and same trans crashed and no signs of connectivity with the engine. I am going to remove and inspection. Before I watched your video. Thanks for your time. Do you have any clue about my problem ?
Hello Hiram, I have a ’04 Volvo XC90 with just over half a million Km’s (310tsd miles) and a dead (burnt to a crisp) AW 55-51SN gear box. I really love my ride and I’m determined to put it back on the road one way or another; the goal beeing an even Million! I’ve watched all your videos concering this box and probably know them by heart now and I was hoping you could give me some advice. I’m in total rebuild mode; VB, tranny, the works but I need some help with what and where to buy the rebuild parts, plus I would also have a couple of insider tips to ask for which I haven’t found answers to on your channel. I don’t know how long messages can or should be here but if you have a bit of spare time to answer; I’ll be to the point and try not to waste your time with my questioins. Thanks in advance,
The video is fantastic . However, you did mention in one of your videos that you do not want to be contacted by phone, but how about by email? I want to be your on line trainee. Your are amazing. Bisi
So just saw a video from "abu5ed vq" that clearly shows the linkage bar from the valve body to the range switch plate. Is this prone to come loose causing no engagement?
Where are you located man? How much to rebuild one of these transmissions for a 2005 Volvo V70R??... No real problems as of yet, I'm just looking long term as I want my car to last well into the 200k miles (only 98k miles at the moment)...
Hello Hiram, If an axle shaft end snapped at the retaining ring groove and the broken end and ring fell into the transmission, could it be removed without disassembling the entire transaxle? This happened to me on a 99' Maxima with 240K miles. Not sure if it's worth the effort to and cost.
Great video. Please advice. On AW50-42LE. My back cover middle teflon seal groove is bad and cannot take the teflon seal. Can it work with the two remaining outer seals?
hy Hiram. i steel have the problem with the transmission AG4 01M . i rerepeare all the clutches and piston. i have the engagement of secound and third ... after a nice engagement comes the interruption..desengagment . it seems like the pressure decreases! i have change the valve body before . i see that i have a bad pushing on the drum 3.
Great job and video, where I can find an honest mechanist as your self. I got 2005 nissan altima same transmission. last week the check engine light turn on I took it to autozone for a scan and the result is code P0745 something wrong with the solenoid valve... What can I do? Any suggestions? Thanks
I have a variant of that transmission; I need to remove/clean/replace the filter. Is there an easier way without taking the whole gearbox out of the vehicle? Mine is on alpha romeo 156 24v. There is delay in transmissions and sudden clutching. No slippage
When you b Rebuild one of these aisin aw 55s do you use a master rebuild kiut of parts? What brand of spare parts do you buy? I have a aw55-50sn from a volvo v70 wagon I use to tow with. Thinking of wintertime overhaul to keep it reliable. Seen these kits from China for a couple of hundred dollars with plates and steels but unsure about those. Seen son Organ kits /parts online too. What is you recommendation. Thanks in advance.
Hello, I have a Chevrolet Captiva 2007 model, a six-piston engine, 3.2 liters of petrol. I have a problem when I am driving the car and the engine temperature is in the normal mode and at a slow speed, there is a jingle and a ticking sound, especially when changing the first and second gears also in reverse. The gearbox oil was changed and the problem persisted. Is it because of the body of the valve or the problem of sensors?
Hello Hiram. I have this transmission in my 2004 Volvo XC 90 all-wheel-drive with two. Five turbo. It now has 260,000 miles and is running strong shifts great. Do you think this is exceptional for this transmission? I change fluid twice a year
Hola Hiram, tengo un volvo con la misma transmission, despues de reparar los gaskets de las valves y reparar los linear solenoides, el carro quedo si Parking, y la palanca de velociadaes esta dura..quizas al instalar las valves algo quedo mal con las velocidades?
***** Hi. I have a question: I repaired my 2006 Maxima's Transmission (Exactly the same trans as the one you repaired). After completely overhauling it, It says that it's on 5th Gear but it's really stuck on 2nd. It won't change gears no matter the RPM. The TCS, SLIP, and Service Engine Soon lights are on and when you put Reverse and/or D it shifts very harsh. I did a Diagnostic and it said that the Cam position Sensor is bad and that the TCM is inactive even though it's new. Does the Cam Position Sensor affect the Transmission in a way? Thanks.
Alex Keller I resolved the problem a few days ago. It was that the Transmission bolts weren't torqued correctly. And the new valve body was defective too. Thanks for the reply BTW! It's appreciated.
hola hiram, recien le realize una reparacion a mi chevy captiva 2007, cambie los 3 solenoides de pressure , tenia codigos de stuck on, cuando abri la tranny el b4 estaba quemado por completo... luego de cambiar los discos y todo pues monte la tranny, en un principio no queria moverse, no tiene codigo, no tiene el emergency mode on, pues de tanto pensar se me ocurrio pues desconectar los cabiles que van junto el transmission range sensor osea los que van dentro de la unidad y comenzo a andar obvio que le entro el emergency mode. crees que debo desmontar el valve body?? los trens solenoides son o ynuevos marca rostra. los tornillos de graduacion se deben poner a la misma altura que los de factory? otra cosa que me llamo la atencion fue que estando en emergency mode queda como en neutro. revise los dts y aparte del p700 me aparece codigos del oil pressure y el Ho2 sensor,mass flow? eso puede crear que la caja se neutralice?... cuando retrocedo me da golpeteos. espero su ayuda y mil gracias ante mano
Another great transmission video. Have not had the chance to do this unit yet, but now looking forward to it. Question: What method do you use to remove the small bushings out of the planets and the direct shaft? Looks like using a punch would be tough. Thanks!
greeting! I have a problem with the Volvo gearbox 55/51 sn. no reverse. I cleaned the selenoid and disassembled the gearbox and there was no mechanical flaws that did not break or crack, but the front went smoothly and great in all gears. I'm asking for help.
Hi there.I have a transmision like this in my Opel Vectra.Its strange.......but it will not move the car.No foults in the controler,i got speed on the turbine.When i pull it to R or D i got no responce at all,car is not moving............none change of engine sound. It has 89000km and oil was changed 3 weeks ago.I notice there is too much oil inthere.After it was damaged the car going in Reverse 2 or 3 times for some seconds and then no more. Any ideea?
Hi Hiram! Thanks for sharing your videos, I am overhauling this specific trans and have run into an issue hopefully you can help with.. the direct clutch and 1-2 reverse clutches use a "cushion' spring in the pack along with the steels and frictions..my manual is not clear on which way the cushion spring goes in, do you know by chance? Thank you for your time sir!
Dude .... you are absolutely amazing with your gift of not only disassembling the unit but the way you express and explain what you are doing . You should definitely be praised for what you do . God bless your determination and drive in making all of us understand and handle our fix. Please keep doing what you do to help us. Great job.
Great video thank you! I have a 2003 XC90 with 180k miles and the diagnostic software tells me I have a problem with the SLT and no.5 solenoid. I was toying with the idea of getting it fixed but I realise now how much work and cost is potentially involved and with the age and mileage you've helped me decide it's not worth it. Really educational video. I love watching people who know what they're doing!!
You are the "homme"! I have a local guy trying to sell a great looking V70 for cheap but I now know I will not try and attempt to buy and fix it being this trans is way beyond my patience threshold and wallet to try an fix for a weekend project. You do great things here Sir and we can't thank you enough! Keep em coming!!
you sir are a smart man i just finished auto trans class at tech school and iam still blown away by them wrench on my friend!
I'll have to watch this 5 more times before I try this!!! on my 2001 V70 XC !
ATSG has a technical manual for this unit that covers all vehicle makes. It is staggering... I've read a lot of service manuals and know a lot about working on cars. This manual is something you really need to go to school to understand. That being said, I'm still going to rebuild when the time comes, and fortunately I have a lot of time to learn before I have to do it.
Fantastic teardown, information and over info provided. The biggest thing taken away is doing your routine maintenance ini regard to fluid change saves thousands of dollars like always on these Nissan transmissions. Use Nissan Matic or Amsoil at manufacturer recommended intervals or sooner to be on the safe side.
you the man when it comes to this, I have a 04 Nissan maxima se, and when I put it on reverse, it hits hard, and I don't want to drive it. I was hoping that looking at your videos I can fix it myself cause I don't have the money to send it to get fix. but thanks for your videos its cool...
Hiram is THE MAESTRO! Just rebuilt a AX4N tried to find a HG video on this one and disappointed to find none
Awesome video. Would be great with a video showing rebuild with overhaul kit for the AW55-51SN as well!
Wow it is amazing to watch a Master of his craft. Thank you.
How can we find your shop we all need a vw master
@6:32 I think Sonnax has these special metal retainers out now that you can put on the electrical connectors for the linear solenoids in case they get broken trying to disconnect them so you can still use them.
Blown away with the complexity of the AW transmission and especially your expertiese, a privillage to watch. I am about to renew the fluid (Gibbons) on my 2005 V70 112,000mls for the first time, runs fine at the moment. I somehow wish I had not watched this, especially at the "high mileage is about 100,000mls" comment 🙄 Get as much of the fine floating metal particles out as possible.
A pleasure watching someone perform his job with ease. When you know, you know. Subscribed!
He makes it look sooooo easy. I would like to see him put it back together again. I bet it is a lot trickier.
unbelievable that the filter cannot be replaced...Can we only open this housing to change the filter?
I fixed the problem with my Volvo transmission with a rare earth magnet.
I simply placed the magnet on the valve body pan. After driving for a few days it shifted perfectly
You have convinced me that I will never try to tear down a transmission. You are a professional, and I am not. I hope flushing my Volvo's transmission will fix my problem. If not, I will either have it professionally serviced or scrap the car. I'd like to change the filter. Why in the world did they bury it inside the transmission?
Your a beast at rebuilding front wheel drives !!! I will stay with motors only.
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I have a question here: Is there any difference between this unit AW55-51SN and the unit AW55-51? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the Acute Elaboration & Distinction Hiram about Misdiagnosing the Valve Body on this transmission!
This guy is transmission genius...
Can't believe this little thing puts down that power.. I have an 05 Volvo s60R, 230k, well maintained. Original trans shifts decent, not real problems. I've got this converter slip of about 500 rpm or so in 3rd sometimes. I know they do have the slip built in but this seems double. It will hold rpm then increase speed by near 20 mph before converter locks back up like a cvt feel for a few seconds. As i add more power it seems to be more pronounced. So before adding more power I'm doing a transgo shift kit to make everything better, I hope.. I need to get vida going again to run the adaptation.
Hopefully this will improve some of the shift characteristics
Great video. Learning a lot about this transmission (it is in my 2002 Volvo S40).
Excellent video! This helped me understand what might be wrong with my aw55-50sn, thanks from the uk!
My car turns on, I put it into drive and hit the gas pedal and it just revs, I put it into reverse same thing, went into manual mode and same thing it’s like my gears aren’t engaging... then when I went to put it in park it makes a noise in the middle between neutral and park. Help. It’s a 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R same transmission as this one. If it’s the valve Body I’ll change it if not I’m not fixing it. Any info will help
You are excellent at what you do.. I can appreciate your ability and your knowledge ..
I got a Nissan Quest 2006 that when is cold it does not move but after 9 minutes it moves. what it could be ?
On liquid is fine.
Muy bien vídeo Señor Gutiérrez. Una pregunta tengo un Nissan Altima del 2006 creo que con esa misma transmisión, le cambien el motor pero ahora no tengo reversa, todo funciona bien pero no reversa. Alguna sugerencia.
He did very good job he explain every parts take them out which part bad
Wow.. ur awesome! My 06 maxima just started to act up, I babied it home and that's where will it will sit until I find someone like you! Thank god for having a second car, so once its rebuilt I should be good ? No need to trade it off ? Only 69,000 miles now.. just changed fluid 1,000 miles ago , go figure.. Thanks much!
Great video Hiram! You work so much faster than I do!
Love this guy! this is weird to ask here but im loosing my mind! I have Renault with same transmission. Issue it has is that i loose D after tranny warms a bit. If its cold it Works like charm. Sometimes it does that when i put on N or R it goes to D. I took valvebody out and got new one in (i made sure solenoids had same adjustment as in old one) new oil in it and correct level but sitll no go. I know this is long shot that guru c this msg but i have no clue what to do…
Amazing video...can not find asembly video...i realy miss that...thanks for showing the automatic knowlegde
just got a call from my local tranny repair man. He said it will cost me (approx in USD) 2500 $ to fix my AW55. Apperantely there are some worn out clutches and some solenoid failure. With this awesome video i will do it myselg. Keep on with what you are doing ! A+
how did it go?
Hi, thanks for your video. I replaced my linear solenoids (I know you don't recommend that) and need to calibrate them. I'd like to take the valve cover off and drill 3 holes where the solenoids are so I don't have to keep taking the cover off every time I adjust the solenoids, but need to figure out a way of plugging them. Do you know of a plug and grommet kit or anything I could use to plug the holes? Thank you.
Thank you sir. Your videos are great. I appreciate you taking the time to do these videos for us. Please keep it up.
Hello sir you do great work i rebuild cars for a living any engine you name it. But when it comes to transportation of transmission you are great i don't dare even try to work on it. The clutch got it doing what you do it becomes all Alien technology lol 😆 I don't have the patience for that. Good work 👏 I would recommend you to a lot of people because you seem very comfortable and honest in your work GOD BLESS keep it up the world need people like you.
and to think... he's gonna put this thing back together. Great video - but now, I'm scared.
Exact situation I’m going through now.
Do you have a DVD on dis-assembly, inspection and rebuild of the AW55-51SN / RE5F22A Transmission? I purchased a DVD on the 4T65E transmission and rebuilt a couple with success. The DVD was more detailed than a manual because it showed what to look for to replace and you could stop the DVD and never lose your place in putting the unit back together.
Thank you very much for this fantastic. Could you explain what is happen in this gearbox if I shift into Neutral? Thank you
HY HIRAM.i see this transmission you can change the majority of pistons and clutches at the backside of the transmission. i we have a problem with the first or forward clutch and the 1-2-reverse breake(clutches). can i change all this in side the transmission at the car??? thanks
Hiram, you're fantastic ... an asset to any business! I previously overhauled (well, assisted my journeyman) Borg Warner Jaguar XJ6 boxes during my apprenticeship years in the mid 80s ... I'm a bit wary of touching these 'electronic' boxes. You seem quite at ease, what exactly is required on the diagnostic side? Here in South Africa Volvo charge +-R45,000 (+-USD2,800) for a recon XC70 (P2) gearbox, I could do it for substantially less... if I had the diagnostic machine.
Did you break off a bolt head at 2:35?
Hi Hiram Gutierrez, Great Video, Thanks for doing this.
I got a AW55-51SN no Fwd or Reverse whatsoever no codes , Fluid level is ok. Fluid smells burnt it is not black but dark brown .
I checked all the sol they all measure good and respond electrically apart from S4 , S4 measures good but when I trickle it with 12 volts doesn't make any sound.
Any advice would be great help.
Many thanks
NSD
Are you able to do a transmission over haul video on a transmission for a 2005 Volvo v50 t5 I’m trying to find a part number to post here but I’m uncertain . And or post tools needed for the job ? By the way amazing videos that you post any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏽
Do you have a rebuild video of this unit ? +Hiram Gutierrez
Muy bien tus videos Sr Hiram.ótimo trabalho.Deus el Bendice
Good day sir,,, thank you for your wonderful vedio.. im hoping if you can help me on the right direction of the low reverse sprag??
Thank you in advance
Thanks for all the videos, perfect and very helpful. I wanted to ask you or anyone here, in the minute 10, exactly, you (Hiram) said "get this thing out of the way..." and hit a plastic behind the valve body, can you (or someone) tell what is the "thing"? Is it very important to put it back? Thanks. I'm working on a AW55-51N for a Volvo C70 2007.
great video, going to subscribe.. I had a failure a Chevrolet equinox, AWD AW55 tranny. quick question do you have any videos on how to dissemble the pump assemply.. I have taken out the 4 bolts, clutch packs, spring compress ring, and the larger snap ring in the center. Definite pump failure due to clogging of debris, large metal debris of 1mm in size can be seen near the center input shaft, I just cannot figure out how to remove the pump to show the client...
Exelente Gutierrez, desde venezuela reciba un cordial saludo y que sigas cosechando exitos.
Muchas gracias por estos videos aunque no soy Mecanico me ayuda a entender que pasa con mi carro, pero tengo una pregunta yo tengo un 2005 nissan maxima SE y tengo un problema de ves en Cuando la transmicion se queda pegada en 5 pero apago el carro y lo vuelvo aprender si vuelve a quedar bien me Han dicho que Es el crankshaft position sensor Otros me dicen que nesecito transmicion nueva y tambien tengo el problema de que Cuando devuelven cambio de 5 a 4 lo hace duro se siente un halon gracias hermano .
Great video. I was wondering if a shift solenoid would cause my gear shift icon on the dashboard to show " - " instead of the actual position of the gear selector? Thanks
Amazing skills man!! I dont think id ever be able to put one of these back together
@Maciek Bokina Lmao a bit late on the reply bahd but five years later and yeah I’d be able to put one back together 😅
Thanks Hiram for the video, couldn't have done this without it. Unfortunately I ended up with a steel washer. Can't figure out were it goes. Any idea?approximate Dimensions OD 2.25 ID 1.73 THK 0.08
Hey Tony, did you find out where this washer goes? I've "test assembled" the unit (no RTV on the casing joins yet) and have the same washer left over. All the exploded views I have don't show clearly if they are Torrington needle rollers, races or washers. Guess this is why it was a test assembly, I'm pleased I haven't glued everything together...
Hiram, thanks so much for your efforts with this video, it has been a huge help!
Amazing videos. Where is the temperatursensor sitting?
Hiram, tus videos son lo maximo, te felicito, quisiera saber cual es la presion correcta para el SLU y SLS es lo unico que falto, y quisiera corroborar contigo si la presion del SLT debe ser 2 Lbs en el manometro, gracias de nuevo y esperando seguir manteniendo contacto. Silvio Romero desde Venezuela. Un abrazo.
Thank you sir Forklift what tipe transmission come
Hi, thanks for your videos, they are very instructive.
Maybe you can help me, I repaired an AW55-55SN AF33 transmission of a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and has the problem that does not enter the fifth gear and "kicks" from first to second, I change the three linear solenides but the problem persists .... Any suggestions or ideas about what the problem might be?
Thank you very much for your attention.
Great video! I have a unit like this and it’s running hot, can you tell me why and it not sending any code. When it cool it runs great, but when it warns up it make I funny sound but still shift find. Fluid is to the right level and everything.
Cool video. What is the trick to getting the pump back in this unit.
yet another great video Hiram..
i have an isue with an chevrolet captiva transmission..(aisin 55-51)...after rebuild with bushing kit instaled seal kit instaled ,cleaned the valve body and everything, not the transmission is harsh on shifting from N to D and from N to R....i also have erro code on 5 gear and toque converter stuck open ...my gues is that upon reasamble of the valve body i mistakely set the "steped" pressure regulator sleeve...could be this the case Hiram?
Hiram, I hope you are still posting these great videos. On the last clip I watched (about the THC 350) You mentioned that you were concerned that not enough people were subscribing. There may be a reason. MANY people are now watching Utube clips on the new model "smart" TVs. These show ONLY the video with no surrounding text or controls, so it is impossible to subscribe/like etc from the TV. Encourage people or hang up a text sign in the background, to log on via a PC so they can subscribe. ALSO use ads in your clips, you will get rich from the ad revenue.
Good job mate please can you tell me how many litres we need to put after Install this gearbox
the scary tihing is your knowlege and skill makes it look too easy :D
Hi Hiram. Thank you so much for posting these vids for us. I'm Fascinated by transmissions and have tore into a couple. Please answer a question. My af33 has no engagement in any gear even though the range shaft is moving with the shift cable. Short of the detent spring being broken or misaligned, will a stuck closed slt solenoid cause no line pressure? Any thoughts? I did get various tranny codes but they went away and didn't return after they were cleared. That's why I'm suspecting the broken detent issue over sticking solenoids. Thank you in advance. Keep trannying!!!😁
***** love this video. Not many people go as in depth as you..
I have an issue with a 01 Volvo v70 xc transmission. Park is loading the engine like its in drive and I think it would move if not for the park pawl because the car moves forward when you start it and you can't Rev past whatever the TC stall speed is. Reverse doesn't work, it's like reverse is fighting drive and reverse at the same time so it just doesn't move at all. Neutral is DRIVE (yup I can go forward in drive) , and drive is drive. It seems to shift through all the forward gears (car is not registered so I can't drive it but in my jobs parking lot).. I'm a professional auto technician but we don't do transmission overhauls.. This seems to me like a solenoid or valve body issue, but I don't know. Where would you suggest I start my diagnosis? I have access to snap on modis scanner, and Mitchell on demand (not a fan of it but it's what my shop uses)
Ohh and i have a dtc for 3rd gear incorrect ratio in the TCM.
***** that's also why it moves forward in neutral? Because the clutch pack isn't releasing like it should? Thanks man your the best.
***** You were spot on with your diagnosis. When i got the trans apart there was a drum in the rear of the trans (dont know its name) with a broken weld seem and burnt up/frozen clutches. i will post pictures and such when i get a chance.
hi Hiram, thanks for passing so much info. i appreciate your video big-times. thanks again.
thanks again Hiram .................I am back again to ask you some thing , last week I have started to work on a transmission AW TF 80 SC of some Peugeot car , I must confess that is the first time I am working on this type of transmission , what you have for that unit ?, any information will be help full and what is the differences between this unit and others of same family such as TF70 or TF81 ............etc. your clips are great , please put some clips regarding this unit (AW TF80-SC) as well. how can I invite you for some beer to drink together ................again I say , you are the perfect one. thanks
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i have a Volvo and am looking for a video off assembling this type of unit...cant find any anywhere..like your videos..they have helpt me alot
hola Hiram desde colombia te quiero preguntar si puedes transmitir este video en español . aqui tenemos muchos problemas con esta transmision pues viene montada en una chevrolet desde korea , la captiva , que es particularmente poco durable . gracias y mas exitos . Hector Peña.
Excellent work Sir. Thank you for sharing. Charles from Mesa, AZ ♥
Anyone that complains at the cost of a rebuilt AW55 should be forced to watch this. Whatever they're paying you, it should be double.
Hi Hiram, Excellent video and I am very happy that you have extra talent in explaining very useful things through your experience with those trans. I have 2001 volvo s40 and same trans crashed and no signs of connectivity with the engine. I am going to remove and inspection. Before I watched your video. Thanks for your time. Do you have any clue about my problem ?
Awesome vid, i love watching stuff like this
Hello Hiram,
I have a ’04 Volvo XC90 with just over half a million Km’s (310tsd miles) and a dead (burnt to a crisp) AW 55-51SN gear box.
I really love my ride and I’m determined to put it back on the road one way or another; the goal beeing an even Million!
I’ve watched all your videos concering this box and probably know them by heart now and I was hoping you could give me some advice.
I’m in total rebuild mode; VB, tranny, the works but I need some help with what and where to buy the rebuild parts, plus I would also have a couple of insider tips to ask for which I haven’t found answers to on your channel.
I don’t know how long messages can or should be here but if you have a bit of spare time to answer; I’ll be to the point and try not to waste your time with my questioins.
Thanks in advance,
Great videos. 2004 v70 r volvo has occasional hard down shift in warm weather only from 2-1. Rarely happens? I hope it’s a valve body.
you should upload a video on how to remove the transmission from the 2005 Nissan maxima
The video is fantastic . However, you did mention in one of your videos that you do not want to be contacted by phone, but how about by email? I want to be your on line trainee. Your are amazing. Bisi
So just saw a video from "abu5ed vq" that clearly shows the linkage bar from the valve body to the range switch plate. Is this prone to come loose causing no engagement?
Where are you located man? How much to rebuild one of these transmissions for a 2005 Volvo V70R??... No real problems as of yet, I'm just looking long term as I want my car to last well into the 200k miles (only 98k miles at the moment)...
Chris Lindley 1000 would be a minimum but over 2000 is a sure bet
Hello Hiram, If an axle shaft end snapped at the retaining ring groove and the broken end and ring fell into the transmission, could it be removed without disassembling the entire transaxle? This happened to me on a 99' Maxima with 240K miles. Not sure if it's worth the effort to and cost.
Great video. Please advice. On AW50-42LE. My back cover middle teflon seal groove is bad and cannot take the teflon seal. Can it work with the two remaining outer seals?
Great job Hiram I'm a first time visitor
hy Hiram. i steel have the problem with the transmission AG4 01M . i rerepeare all the clutches and piston. i have the engagement of secound and third ... after a nice engagement comes the interruption..desengagment . it seems like the pressure decreases! i have change the valve body before . i see that i have a bad pushing on the drum 3.
I FOUN THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. OUTPUT AND INPUT SENSORS WIRE WAS IN RONG LOCATION. THE OUTPUT WAS WITH THE INPUT WIRE AND VICE VERSA
Great job and video, where I can find an honest mechanist as your self. I got 2005 nissan altima same transmission. last week the check engine light turn on I took it to autozone for a scan and the result is code P0745 something wrong with the solenoid valve... What can I do? Any suggestions? Thanks
I have a variant of that transmission; I need to remove/clean/replace the filter. Is there an easier way without taking the whole gearbox out of the vehicle? Mine is on alpha romeo 156 24v. There is delay in transmissions and sudden clutching. No slippage
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Rebuild one of these aisin aw 55s do you use a master rebuild kiut of parts? What brand of spare parts do you buy? I have a aw55-50sn from a volvo v70 wagon I use to tow with. Thinking of wintertime overhaul to keep it reliable. Seen these kits from China for a couple of hundred dollars with plates and steels but unsure about those. Seen son Organ kits /parts online too. What is you recommendation. Thanks in advance.
Thanks this helps a lot.
Can one connect 12V to the solenoids to test them?
Hello, I have a Chevrolet Captiva 2007 model, a six-piston engine, 3.2 liters of petrol. I have a problem when I am driving the car and the engine temperature is in the normal mode and at a slow speed, there is a jingle and a ticking sound, especially when changing the first and second gears also in reverse. The gearbox oil was changed and the problem persisted. Is it because of the body of the valve or the problem of sensors?
Hello Hiram. I have this transmission in my 2004 Volvo XC 90 all-wheel-drive with two. Five turbo. It now has 260,000 miles and is running strong shifts great. Do you think this is exceptional for this transmission? I change fluid twice a year
Hola Hiram, tengo un volvo con la misma transmission, despues de reparar los gaskets de las valves y reparar los linear solenoides, el carro quedo si Parking, y la palanca de velociadaes esta dura..quizas al instalar las valves algo quedo mal con las velocidades?
I'm having trouble putting the pump back in how do I install it with out the drums falling off
Very details video great work. Would you by any chance have this same detail but with an RE4F04A jatco?
***** Hi. I have a question:
I repaired my 2006 Maxima's Transmission (Exactly the same trans as the one you repaired). After completely overhauling it, It says that it's on 5th Gear but it's really stuck on 2nd. It won't change gears no matter the RPM.
The TCS, SLIP, and Service Engine Soon lights are on and when you put Reverse and/or D it shifts very harsh. I did a Diagnostic and it said that the Cam position Sensor is bad and that the TCM is inactive even though it's new. Does the Cam Position Sensor affect the Transmission in a way? Thanks.
+Anthony Olivo™ yes it does just change the camshaft position sensor and you problem solved, you might have problem with the valvebody too
Alex Keller I resolved the problem a few days ago. It was that the Transmission bolts weren't torqued correctly. And the new valve body was defective too. Thanks for the reply BTW! It's appreciated.
hola hiram, recien le realize una reparacion a mi chevy captiva 2007, cambie los 3 solenoides de pressure , tenia codigos de stuck on, cuando abri la tranny el b4 estaba quemado por completo... luego de cambiar los discos y todo pues monte la tranny, en un principio no queria moverse, no tiene codigo, no tiene el emergency mode on, pues de tanto pensar se me ocurrio pues desconectar los cabiles que van junto el transmission range sensor osea los que van dentro de la unidad y comenzo a andar obvio que le entro el emergency mode. crees que debo desmontar el valve body?? los trens solenoides son o ynuevos marca rostra. los tornillos de graduacion se deben poner a la misma altura que los de factory? otra cosa que me llamo la atencion fue que estando en emergency mode queda como en neutro. revise los dts y aparte del p700 me aparece codigos del oil pressure y el Ho2 sensor,mass flow? eso puede crear que la caja se neutralice?... cuando retrocedo me da golpeteos. espero su ayuda y mil gracias ante mano
Another great transmission video. Have not had the chance to do this unit yet, but now looking forward to it. Question: What method do you use to remove the small bushings out of the planets and the direct shaft? Looks like using a punch would be tough.
Thanks!
greeting! I have a problem with the Volvo gearbox 55/51 sn. no reverse. I cleaned the selenoid and disassembled the gearbox and there was no mechanical flaws that did not break or crack, but the front went smoothly and great in all gears. I'm asking for help.
Hi there.I have a transmision like this in my Opel Vectra.Its strange.......but it will not move the car.No foults in the controler,i got speed on the turbine.When i pull it to R or D i got no responce at all,car is not moving............none change of engine sound.
It has 89000km and oil was changed 3 weeks ago.I notice there is too much oil inthere.After it was damaged the car going in Reverse 2 or 3 times for some seconds and then no more.
Any ideea?
Hi Hiram! Thanks for sharing your videos, I am overhauling this specific trans and have run into an issue hopefully you can help with.. the direct clutch and 1-2 reverse clutches use a "cushion' spring in the pack along with the steels and frictions..my manual is not clear on which way the cushion spring goes in, do you know by chance? Thank you for your time sir!