I have a 98 ranger 2.5 automatic 2wd. Today I was changing the oil and I noticed transmission fluid all over the trans. crossmember and tailshaft. Looks like the rear seal is leaking. It is not too bad at the moment but will have to be replaced soon. Do I have to pull the trans. all the way out to replace it and what all has to be taken apart to put a rear seal in the transmission? Any help offered will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

i'm willing to bet that the three rubber shift rail plugs at the top of the transmission are shot. theyre a ford only product and cost about 5 bucks apiece. simply pull the old ones out and put the new ones in. you can also put freeze plugs in there place but you have to remove the tranny. there is a link in the tech info thread at the top of the forum on this subject.

 

I have an automatic transmission. I assume that you are talking about a manual with shift rails? Thanks for the advice though.

 

oh sorry i didnt pay good enough attention, i guess. shouldn't have stayed up so late.

 

«2000 Ranger Table of Contents»
«Group 3: Powertrain»
«Section 307-01A: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — 4R44E»
«IN-VEHICLE REPAIR»


Extension Housing Seal and Bushing


Special Service Tool(s)


Housing Bushing Remover
308-070 (T77L-7697-E)


Housing Bushing Replacer
307-065 (T77L-7697-F)


Extension Housing Seal Replacer
307-038 (T74P-77052-A)


Impact Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)


Oil Seal Remover
307-309 (T94P-77001-BH)


Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Section 100-02».

µ 2. Note:
To maintain initial driveshaft balance, mark the rear driveshaft yoke and axle flange so they may be installed in their original alignment.

Mark the rear driveshaft.

µ 3. Remove the rear driveshaft.

1 Remove the rear driveshaft bolts.

2 Remove the rear driveshaft.

µ 4. Using the Oil Seal Remover and Impact Slide Hammer, remove the extension housing seal.

µ 5. CAUTION:
Use the Housing Bushing Remover carefully so that the seal area is not damaged.

Remove extension housing bushing.

1 Install Housing Bushing Remover.

2 Remove extension housing bushing.


Installation

µ 1. CAUTION:
The lube hole in the extension housing bushing must be aligned with the lube groove in the extension housing. This groove is located at the 3 o'clock position when viewed from the rear.

Note:
Inspect the counterbore of the extension housing for burrs. Remove any burrs from the extension housing counterbore with an oil stone.

Position the extension housing bushing into the extension housing.

µ 2. CAUTION:
The tool will bottom when bushing is in the proper position.

Ussing the Housing Bushing Replacer, install the extension housing bushing.

µ 3. Position new extension housing seal with drain hole in the 6 o'clock position.

µ 4. Using the Extension Housing Seal Replacer, install the extension housing seal.

µ 5. Note:
Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke for wear and damage. Replace if required.

Align the drive shaft with the marks made during removal to ensure correct balance.

µ 6. Install the rear driveshaft bolts.

7. Lower the vehicle.

8. Fill the transmission to the proper fluid level and check for proper transmission operation.

l Use MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON® V specification.

 

Thanks ken. Would a parts store such as autozone or advanced auto parts rent the special tools or would I have to buy them. I hope I can rent them since this seems easier than I originally thought it would be.

 

some autoparts stores will rent/lend and some wont, its different everywhere so you will have to call them to find out for sure. good luck.