How to Replace a AOD with a Ford T5 Transmision

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How to Replace a AOD with a Ford T5 Transmision

Is your AOD giving you trouble? Want to get rid of that sludge box forever? Why don't you do an AOD to T5 swap! Finally, a place where you can get the low down on exactly what it takes to convert from an AOD to a Ford T5 transmission, step by step. First, lets look at what you'll need for the conversion.

Note: The parts listed are for a T5 or T5Z transmission. Swapping to an aftermarket tranny (example: TKO, 3550, T56, etc.) will require a slightly different list of parts. These questions may be answered in the new Q&A list that is under developement.

Things you'll need: Parts

Starter index plate

Bell housing/scatter shield

Pivot ball

T5/T5Z transmission

Shifter

Shifter knob

Shifter weather seal

Shifter boot

Flywheel

Clutch kit (pressure plate, clutch disc, and throw out bearing)

Pilot bearing

Clutch fork

Clutch cable

Clutch cable clip (secures the cable to the bell housing)

Pedal Assembly

Clutch quadrant

Speedometer gear

Back-up light harness (Ford part# E7ZZ-15525-A)

T5 transmission cross member

Exhaust hanger

Bolts:

Upper bell housing bolts (or washers to make up the extra length)

Pressure plate bolts

Starter plate to bell housing bolts

Transmission to bell housing bolts

Tools

Torque wrench

Complete socket set (standard and metric)

Screw drivers (phillips and flat head)

Assortment of wrenches (standard and metric)

12 point, 12mm socket (for the driveshaft)

O2 sensor socket (optional)

Extension(s) approx. 36" long

Jack

Jack stands

Now that you have an idea on the parts and tools needed for the conversion, it's time to...

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...t cases, this section of wire can be replaced with a simple 2 wire T5 harness. The 2 wires goto the reverse light switch and the other 2 wires are connected with a jumper wire already on the harness. If you find out there are driveability problems, you may have to also connect the neutral switch on the tranny.

Install the clutch cable cover. Do this now unless you have an aftermarket clutch cable that adjusts on the fork. Adjust the cable first, then put the cover on.

Fill the transmission with ATF fluid. I like doing this at this point since the exhaust isn't in the way yet.

Change the AOD speedometer gear to a T5 speedometer gear. There is a different gear for different differential gear ratios. Consult your SVO supplier for the proper gear.

Install the driveshaft. Torque the bolts to 70-95lbs.

Install the H-pipe.

Install the O2 sensors.

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