Transmission Swap (E40D to ZF5)
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Transmission Swap (E40D to ZF5)
I've searched the Diesel Bombers forums, and practically the whole internet for a write-up on an Automatic transmission to Manual transmission swap for my truck. I have yet to find a thread where the posts are grammatically sound and comprehensible, or where people know what they're talking about. I'm looking to construct a thread where myself and others can figure out what parts they need to do the swap. I'm mechanically inclined but not enough to where I could figure out what I need on my own. Any and all who have knowledge of such a swap or have done it themselves please contribute below, and I will edit the list of components as needed. Thanks in advance! With any luck this could ultimately be made into a sticky!
*AT = Automatic Transmission
*MT = Manual Transmission
1. Manual transmission (ZF5)
2. Master cylinder and manual transmission pedal assembly
3. Non-AT steering column?
7. Clutch safety switch
8. Slave cylinder w/ line and fork.
9. Pilot bearing and throwout bearing.
10. Bell housing.
11. Cross member from a MT truck?
12. MT shifter, boot, and molding.
13. 4x4 lever mounting bracket from a MT truck.
14. ZF5 wiring harness.
*AT = Automatic Transmission
*MT = Manual Transmission
Component List
1. Manual transmission (ZF5)
2. Master cylinder and manual transmission pedal assembly
3. Non-AT steering column?
- I've read that you can remove the AT shifter and install a plastic piece in its place?
- I've read on various threads that driveshafts from an AT truck will line up?
- Supposedly you can either reflash your current computer or get a computer from a MT truck.
7. Clutch safety switch
- (For cruise control, and starter interlock.)
8. Slave cylinder w/ line and fork.
9. Pilot bearing and throwout bearing.
10. Bell housing.
11. Cross member from a MT truck?
- Supposedly there are alternate holes pre drilled and you can move your AT crossmember.
12. MT shifter, boot, and molding.
13. 4x4 lever mounting bracket from a MT truck.
14. ZF5 wiring harness.
Info Sources
Last edited by Dieselhead1052; 03-09-2014 at 09:56 PM.
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