I have a bad slave cyl in my 92 f150 4x4 m5r2 I cant get the line off and ive never changed one how hard is it? Any advice or pics please thank you

 

It's a BIG job. You have to remove the transmission beings you have an internal slave cylinder. I would get a Haynes repair manual and read through the procedure so you know what's involved.

 

Not a big deal. You do need to drop the trans to replace it. You have to compress the plastic bushing and push it in to pull the line off. You can either pick up the line removal tool, or a lot of guys just use and open end wrench. I suggest picking up a Motorcraft slave cylinder. You don't want to have to drop it again because of cheap parts. After all is done be sure to bleed it completely.

X2 on a repair manual.

 

Just as a point of reference, my '88 f-150 4X4 is at the Ford dealer waiting for a rebuilt transmission. They quoted me seven hours 550 dollars labor.

 

I hope were blaming mazda for this design. I love my ford but damn chevy is so much easier

 

Should I let it gravity bleed or anyhing I should know I really dont wanna have to do it again

 

Let it gravity fill through the master with the bleeder open. Then it's just as simple as bleeding brakes. Have someone in the truck work the pedal while you work the bleed valve. Take your time, do it right, and buy a Motorcraft slave. Shouldn't have any problems.

 

Ok thank you

 

Is the dealer thebonly place I can get motorcraft my local parts stores dont have them?

 

You should look at FTE's sponsors waaaaaay up there ^

 

OEM Ford parts can be found online for way cheaper than the local dealer. I recommend these guys:

Tousley Ford Parts Depot

Mike

 

I usually pick up my Motorcraft stuff from either Rockauto, Amazon, or Ford-Parts.

 

when i changed my slave in my 1994 f-150 4x4 it took all day and alot of work i had it grenade in the bell housing so i had a hell of a time getting it off but you need to drop your transmission and transfer case your better off to do it all in one piece but it can be done seperately change your slave and run new lines and a master cylinder too just as a preventative measure

 

I recently did this...

Unbolted the transmission, removed the hydraulic line, and transmission mount unbolted...

Removed the driveshaft, and had my cousin help me slide the transmission straight back...


From there, it was as simple as it sounds...

2 little bolts is all that holds the Slave Cylinder onto the Input Shaft...

I replaced the CLutch Disc, Pressure Plate, and Flywheel...As a kit...


Made things a LOT easier...




And after doing all this...My clutch was REALLY soft...

And after replacing the Clutch Master Cylinder (Due to the Clutch Rod Eyelet being wallowed out, and that is the only way you can get that rod, is in the Master Cylinder kit...)

The Clutch firmed right up.....

Just lettin ya know....It might be multiple factors causing your issues...

 

Well I just put a clutch kit in it. But I still cant get the line off