Ford M5R2 Manual Transmission Rebuild Kit

We offer quality M5R2 5 speed manual transmission rebuild kits and parts.  Ourl kits are designed to be top of the line overhaul kits. We have include information on how to identify individual transmissions, application information, model year, detailed kit and part availablity by transmission type. The Mazda Top loaded transmissions that are covered in this section are: M5R2, rear wheel drive (RWD). Typically used in Ford Bronco F150 and F250 pickups plus E Series Vans using 5 speed applications.

Different overhaul kits are available depending on the extent of the overhaul that you plan, the contents of the kits are described as follows:

DTSBKXXX Kits (RWD): Main case bearings, gaskets, seals. You may also want to add new bearing retainer, nuts, dogs & wires, extension housing bushing, small parts kit, shifter bushings. Syncro rings are not included in these kits.

IDENTIFICATION - FORD TRUCK & SUV M5R2 5spd, RWD or 4WD, Aluminum case and top cover, top loaded aluminum unit with an integral bellhousing and tower shift. Fully synchronized with brass synchro rings in all gears, including reverse. Front input shaft bearing is tapered with a 90mm O.D. The rear retainer is cast iron. The shifter tower has the infamous three rubber plugs in back that are prone to leak if not changed to steel. Inspect units to see if they have the updated 5th/reverse assembly before ordering synchro kits or reverse gears. 1995 and later models have top cover reverse light switch moved to forward corner of shift cover. In 1996 case is changed to accommodate modular motor (4.6L), with starter bolt pattern being triangular. In 1999 the case was changed for 4.2L 4wd drive vehicles. 

Check "Tag to Component Identification Chart" to verify proper gear/kit application.

It's easy to get the correct parts the first time from drivetrain.com.  Using the application tables below just locate your vehicle model, model year, number of cylinders and engine size read across to identify correct overhaul kit part number.  Make a note of the part number and complete our secure easy order from.

Check "Tag to Component Identification Chart" to verify proper gear/kit application.

 

PART NUMBER	PER CAR	DESCRIPTION	TYPE	YEARS	Cost
SYNCHRO RING KIT
DTS-SRK248		Synchro Ring Kit	Syncro Ring Kit (1 piece Syncros, 42 T 5th & Rev Syncro)	6/91 Early	$71.91
DTS-SRK248A		Synchro Ring Kit	M5R2 Syncro Kit (1 piece Syncros, 33 T 5th & Rev Syncro)	6/91-on Late	$70.90
DTS-SRK248C		Synchro Ring Kit	99-ON 5spd F150, F250 Ring Kit (3 piece 2nd Syncro)	1990-on	$478.88
MISCELLANEOUS KITS
K301439R		Front Bearing Kit	Input bearing, snap ring, slinger, caged roller bearing gasket & seal		$131.86
DTSALTNK-M5R2		Needle Bearing Kit			$69.60
K100210-8		Reseal Kit		1988-97	$21.94
K301439		Small Parts Kit		1988-97	$133.96
TRS476833K		Shifter Stub Kit incl Retainer, 3 Bolts, 2 Washers, 2 Donuts			$122.58
METAL CLAD SEALS
301092	1	Front		1988-97	$10.00
45551B	1	Rear, 2WD		1988-97	$11.08
301036	1	Rear, 4X4	Not in Kits	1988-97	$12.90
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
TRSM5R2-144	1	Rear Bearing Retainer	Steel	1988-97	$18.27
301440	1	Rear Bushing	Not in Kit	1988-97	$41.90
301449	1	Reverse Gear Countershaft	Non-Updated, 15 Tooth	1988-90	$173.66
K301449	1	Reverse Gear Kit	Non-Updated, 15 Tooth	1988-90	$289.83
		Kit includes Reverse Gear, Slider and Reverse Synchro Ring
TRSM5R2-23AA		1-2 Shift Fork,	Iron	1996 and later	$51.54
TRS476843A		3-4 Shift Fork,	Iron	1996 and later	$46.89
301451	1	5th/Reverse Slider	Non-Updated, 42 Tooth	1988-90	$121.31
K301451	1	5th/Reverse Slider Kit	Non-Updated, 42 Tooth	1988-90	$149.32
		Kit includes 301451 Slider and Reverse Synchro Ring.
401457	1	Input Shaft Gear	24 Teeth	1988-97	$128.29
TRSM5R2-8	1	Cluster Gear	37-31-24-15	1988-97	$109.98