Transmission rebuild

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2011 FORD F-150
5.0L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
249,000 MILES

I didn't want to tackle it, but with business how it is, I reluctantly agreed, (I under quoted it!) And I got bit by the E Drum, no fifth and sixth gear. I put new seals in it, and the drum holds perfect when air checked. When I assemble the entire gear train, I see that it also pressurizes the shaft going all the way to the back of the transmission and it doesn't air check. I installed a omega machine bushing kit in it ($122.00). What advice does anyone have to make this run right?

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KEN L

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There is a specific way the drum and clutch go together here is what the book says about the issue in the diagrams below. Here are the instructions on rebuilding the transmission in the diagrams below.

"3. NOTICE: Compress the snap ring out of the groove 180 degrees from the snap ring gap or damage to the forward clutch hub can occur."

There are many note and tip on installing the clutch disc. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on, that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.

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