I switched to a my dmf to a smf and have over filled my trans with. I just drained the trany fluid on my 2000 ford f150. This world renound design came from the german manufacturer zf. Auto to manual converstion 4r100 to zf6 powerstrokearmy. Stick the end of the tube in the oil fill plug located on the front of the tranny, halfway up. This unit has a top shifted and has a twopiece aluminum case and has an integrated bell housing. The sixspeed zf transmissions began their invasion to the world market since 2000. Ford zf shifter parts manual transmission repair parts. Help a worn ford zf5 manual transmission bob is the oil guy. The zf 542 is a fully synchronized 5 speed manual transmission with overdrive first. Put the shift rail detent springs back in the bores and install new cup plugs. May 18, 2016 most of the time, the level of a manual transmission is checked by placing your finger into the filler plug hole and seeing if you get some fluid onto the end of your finger.
Ford recommends replacing the transmission fluid at 60,000 mile intervals, however you. With the parking brake in the as installed position, fill the case with ford automatic transmission fluid type h xt4h, through the filler hole. Fill to the bottom of the filler hole, and install and tighten the fill plug to 5963 nm 43 47 ftlb. Ford s configuration uses a unique internal oil pump to pump lubricating oil to an external oil cooler, much like that of an automatic transmission, to dissipate the heat generated during heavyduty use or towing. Bought a 96 5 speed a while back and been searching on what fluids to run in the diffs, tcase and zf5. Jun 18, 2008 the correct way to service your manual transmission in your powerstroke ford diesel truck. The zf s650 was used by ford starting in 1999 an gm started using this six speed in 2001.
Locate the transmissions drain plug and fill plug see image at left if in question. If the clutch has been replaced and includes a singlemass flywheel, some fellas opt to overfill the tranny by a quart or so by filling it through the shifter, to reduce the gear rollover noise. The manual transmission doesnt have a dipstick, the fluid level is checked at the fill plug on the transmission asked in transmission fluid, ford f150, ford ranger xlt. I am going to try out some royal purple synchromax roy01512 transmission fluid in my 1996 ford f250 powerstroke zf5 s547 by changing. This fully synchronized beast of a transmission was first introduced in 1998 and soon became more popular than its fivespeed predecessor which halted its production in 2001. The ford zf5 and zf6 line uses a tapered input bearing for added strength. This article applies to the ford f150 20042014 and ford f250, f350 super duty 20062014 any form of a transmission leak is a serious concern. Failure to perform adequate inspections or obtain proper resolution will limit or negate. Manual transmissions started off as threespeed and advanced to four, five and even sixspeed transmissions in cars. Manual shift, wo pto, slip rear yoke bolt on shift linkage, wo rear extension housing. Mine somebody had used 90w gear oil in it, and not mercon. Fullsize ford truck transfer cases blue oval trucks. Manual transmission repair parts online ford zf shifter parts. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.
I had a 1989 f150 with a 5speed mazda transmission, and drainfill was the same way. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Zf transmission service manual 5 2 transmission system 2. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications, and is rated to handle up to 705 newton metres 520 lbf.
This unit is used in ford f250, f30, f450, and super duty trucks from 198794. Oct 23, 2014 this article applies to the ford f150 20042014 and ford f250, f350 super duty 20062014 any form of a transmission leak is a serious concern. I got less than that in, when the fill hole started overflowing. I actually put in a nearer correct fluid this time, instead of the cheapie super tech atf. Manual transmission fill bolt stripped the diesel stop.
Having ford zf s650 6 speed manual transmission problems. Zf s542, s547 transmission fluid replacement procedures. How to check manual transmission fluid yourmechanic advice. For f250, f350, f450, f550 super duty, silverado and sierra. Zf 5 speed transmission for sale, s542 s547 rebuild. Auto to manual converstion 4r100 to zf6 engine conversion. The fill plug is loacted on the side of the trans and the fluid should be filled right to the bottom of the fill hole or 510mm below it. One of the easiest ways to spot a zf is ribbed crisscross pattern on the sides. After speaking with cindy allen of mantrans, i sent them a 65k mile zf 5speed transmission for a rebuild just to make sure. It should take about three quarts of automatic transmission fluid atf. I know very little about the differences between atfs brands inside a manual tranny. On a manual transmission, underneath the vehicle, on the transmission will be a fill plug.
Zf s542 s547 s547m s6650 s6750 transmission drain or. Fords configuration uses a unique internal oil pump to pump lubricating oil to an external oil cooler, much like that of an automatic transmission, to dissipate the heat generated during heavyduty use or towing. Compared to the hex plug on the left side of the transmission its a lot of messing around to remove the shifter boot and take the top plate off the transmission, but yes, you can add fluid that way, in fact many people recommend it because you can slightly over fill your transmission. Shifter is mounted to small shift cover on top of unit. We provide free technical support to assist you in making the correct diagnosis. Transmission fluid is an important fluid in your car and needs to be topped up on a regular basis. How to fill the transmission fluid on a ford f250 it still runs. Improper diagnosis of ford zf s542 manual transmission problems can cost you a lot of money and time according to manual transmission rebuild expert, dan schoenfelder, of midwest transmission center in zumbrota, mn. A manual transmission car was the very first in existence and have evolved through many stages over the years. The transmission is slipping between first and second. Up grade the shifting performance of your zf s650 with our short throw shifter kit. Assembly diagrams parts illustrations midwest transmission. Ford zf shifter parts we carry a fine selection of ford zf shifter repair parts and zf 5speed transmission parts, all marked at prices well below what youre likely to find elsewhere.
Ford zf 5 speed transmission sale s547, s542, s547m. Zf annually invests about six percent of its sales in research and development ensuring continued success through the design and engineering of innovative technologies. Ive found a lot of mixed opinions and what people run. I would put some wd40kroilwhatever on the plug threads and wait a day. What type of transmission fluid for a 1995 ford f150 five. Zf 5 speed 4wd transmissions are supplied with the 6 bolt circular pattern. This unit is a direct replacement for the m5r2 or m5od or for your early bronco project. Developed by the german manufacturer zf friedrichshafen engineering in the year 1987, this transmission became the premiere manual for all fseries trucks until the year 2001. Maybe somebody who is more familiar with the zf5 can chime in and give more information also is attached is the service manual for the zf5 attached files.
There are three different versions of the zf 5 speed, the s542 being the most. Depending where you are getting the unit make sure that it has been maintained correctly and the correct fluid used. Also, are you breaking off genuine craftsman or usmade tools. From the research i have done it looks like a 97 f350 7. Ford transmission dimensions, gear ratios and oil quantity. So i went ahead with tapping and put in a 34 npt pipe plug. This world renound design came from the german manufacturer zf friedrichshafen ag engineering.
Zf s542 5speed transmission parts the ford zf s542 5speed synchronized transmission was used in fseries trucks from 19871995, including the f250, f350, super duty and some f150s and broncos. Mar 12, 2008 with the parking brake in the as installed position, fill the case with ford automatic transmission fluid type h xt4h, through the filler hole. Also available are bearing retainer and small parts. What fluids to run in zf5, tcase and diffs ford powerstroke. The boxster 6 speed fill hole is on the drivers side waynes pic of the 996 6 speed. Turn the transmission over and drive in the output shaft oil seal with a piece of pipe or pvc. The zf 5 speed is a heavy duty 5 speed manual transmission that has an aluminum alloy main gear case and tail housing with an integral bell housing. Diagnosing manual transmission problems it still runs.
Transmission mounted parking brake disassembly and. These are highquality manual shifter parts bearing the transolutions brand, designed to be easyfit replacements for your currently ailing parts. Assembly diagrams parts illustrations we provide detailed transmission and transfer case assembly diagrams for both manual transmissions and transfer cases. Improper diagnosis of ford zf s650 manual transmission problems can cost you a lot of money and time according to manual transmission rebuild expert, dan schoenfelder, of midwest transmission center in zumbrota, mn. Below dan provides information on common problems including noise, shifting, 5 th reverse gear and clutch issues as well as upgrades that are available for this ford 5 speed. Home ford transmission manual transmission zf6 6 speed parts. The s 542 heavy duty 5 speed fully synchronized transmission with aluminum case and extension housing. This is usually a pretty simple procedure of draining and filling. Zf 6 speed transmission for sale, s6750 s6650 rebuild. I suspect that the cooler pump in the zf6 is not answered by a verified ford mechanic. I suspect that the cooler pump in the zf6 is not answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Having ford zf s542 5 speed manual transmission problems.
With the vehicle level the fill plug is cleaned and removed to check the fluid. Our units are rebuilt with all new bearings, seals, synchronizers, sliding clutches and any other hard parts not meeting our strict standards. May 23, 2016 make sure you close the drain plug, then using your fluid pump, pump fresh fluid into your fill hole until it overflows. Problem is, the pump inlet goes only halfway down into the bottle, so i have to top up the fill bottle many times to get a full transmission fill. The zf requires the use of special dexronmercon automatic transmission fluid, and many transmission failures have been attributed to owners not. Without proper lubrication from transmission fluid, your transmission can kill itself in a matter of miles.
Zf s650 6 speed transmission midwest transmission center. Where is the fill hole for the transmission fluid on a. I was talking to a mechanic today who said in a manual ford you. How to replace the fluid in a zf 5 speed manual transmission. The zf 6 speeds lightweight and mostly aluminum design was manufactured specifically with the powerstroke engine in mind. Our s6750 and s6650 heavy duty build for ford f250, f350 and f450 super duty pickups. Make sure you close the drain plug, then using your fluid pump, pump fresh fluid into your fill hole until it overflows. Once the fluid overflows, tighten the fill plug and clean the area. If there is fluid at that level, then no additional fluid is needed. Known zf problems discussion in 1992 1996 ford f150, f250 and f350 truck.
There was enough thread for me to just put the fill plug in the drain hole, but i didnt trust it. I want to check the fluid level but dont have a manual and dont know where to locate th. The zf s542 was used from 19881994 and the zf s547 from 1995 on. The mounting pad is usually a part of the extension housing, but the graphic shows it on the maine case. Synthetic multivehicle automatic transmission fluid atfqt. These free illustrations can assist you in identification of the correct parts that you may need, you can also use these illustrations to assist you with proper reassembly of your unit. Manual transmission fluid application guide carquest auto parts. I may pop the shifter to dump in the last half quart i have left over. Mar 24, 2016 civic d16 manual transmission rebuild input shaft bearing lsd install duration. All the above capacitites should bring you right up to the bottom of the fill hole in each case. I was wondering your alls thoughts on manual trans. Fits 19871997 300302351w gas f250 and f350s 4x4 and 4x2 pickups. Rebuilt zf 5 speed transmissions free core pick up 2.
How do you pull the manual transmission fill plug on a 99 ford. If your transmission fluid is leaking, it can cause damage to your engine checking the transmission fluid in a manual transmission car is slightly different than for those with automatic transmissions. Known zf problems 1992 1996 ford f150, f250 and f350. Changing transmission fluid in a manual transmission the. The zf s6650 is a 6speed manual transmission manufactured by zf friedrichshafen ag. Add bluedevil transmission sealer next time you top off your automatic transmission fluid. Manual transmissions consist of internal gears, bearings, and synchronizers that are. Compared to the hex plug on the left side of the transmission its a lot of messing around to remove the shifter boot and take the top plate off the transmission, but yes, you can add fluid that way, in fact many people recommend it because you can slightly overfill your transmission. Will a newer 6 speed manual transmission from a ford bolt in. Just curious if anyone has ever mated a ford zf 5speed manual transmission to their amc motor. This write up will show you a swap from a 4r100 to a zf6 in my 1999. Rebuilt zf 5 speed transmissions high impact transmission.
Bluedevil transmission sealer is specially formulated to restore the. Today, manual transmissions are used in every type of vehicle. Performance built ford zf 5 speed manual transmission sale. Ford transmission dimensions dimension c is the distance from the bellhousing to the center of the transmission mounting pad. We also offer rebuilt units and rebuild parts for zf s650. I keep mercon 5 transmission fluid in them now, that seems to cure the. Zf 6 speed for sale ford ram transmission parts and specs. Also i was hopping somebody knew that the size and type the thread is on the fill plug for a zf5.
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