ZF S5-42 Transmission Full Teardown and Rebuild

In this video we will be rebuilding the ZF S5-42 transmission from my truck. Let me start off by stating that I am not an expert, just a guy in his garage with a rebuild manual. The reason for rebuilding is bearing noise, difficult downshifting from 3rd to 2nd, and «slop» when you let up on the gas. These issues have been mostly fixed, but not fully. These ZFs are known to have some bearing noise, even when new or freshly rebuilt, which explains why there is still some noise present. I was able to tackle most of this job with common tools, but did have to rent many types of bearing pullers from O'Reilly's and AutoZone. The two tools I ended up buying were an 8» jaw puller from Northern Tool, and an OTC 6542 bearing cup puller. Information: Parts suppliers: Midwest Transmission - Synchro slider, slider detent balls Nogalitos Gear - Shim kit Allstate Gear - Shifter rebuild kit, output flange nut eBay - Rebuild kit Tools used in this video: Disclaimer: The content provided in this video is for informational use only. Video content is provided at the viewers own risk and the viewer will not hold the parties involved in creating, producing or delivering this information liable for any loss, injury, claim, liability, or damage of any kind resulting in any way from any errors in or omissions from the information. Thanks for understanding.