E4OD Transmission Filter Fit
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E4OD Transmission Filter Fit
So I think that I am about to wrap this filter/fluid change. I installed the filter until it bottomed out into the bore. The filter is at an angle to the valve body and the cylinder on the filter is not coaxial to the bore, they are at an angle to each other. I am not confident that it will seal completely.
If I push it in so that it is parallel to the valve body, it will fall out of the bore.
Is this normal?
Please help.
If I push it in so that it is parallel to the valve body, it will fall out of the bore.
Is this normal?
Please help.
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Look at the old filter.Is the o-ring missing? If so,remove the new filter and look up into the bore.Reach up in and remove the old o-ring.Re-install the new filter w/ it's new o-ring (lube it with atf) and you'll feel a very nice positive seat and it won't fall out.
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Look at the old filter.Is the o-ring missing? If so,remove the new filter and look up into the bore.Reach up in and remove the old o-ring.Re-install the new filter w/ it's new o-ring (lube it with atf) and you'll feel a very nice positive seat and it won't fall out.
I pushed it in until it had a firm seat. That is when I noticed the angles. I take it that this must be OK?
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I've not done a trans service on an e4od but almost all ford transmission will have the filter sit at an angle because they aren't mounted. The trans pan will hold it in place.
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Contrary to a previous reply, the transmission fluid pan will not hold the filter in place.
Contrary to a previous reply, the transmission fluid pan will not hold the filter in place.
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Yes, many times from posts on this forum and other Ford truck forums.
Common symptom is the engine dying when going from Park to Reverse.
I believe Encho, one of our Moderators, had this happen. He fabbed his own filter clip.
Common symptom is the engine dying when going from Park to Reverse.
I believe Encho, one of our Moderators, had this happen. He fabbed his own filter clip.
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I never used a clip and have changed filters several times. There shouldn't be any question of it falling out. Be sure to get this right.
Links to google image search for e4od filter installation. Tweak the search to find some pictures. Read some links.
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Links to google image search for e4od filter installation. Tweak the search to find some pictures. Read some links.
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Well the good thing is that if it falls off, and the park/stalling issue happens, it's not like you have to drain ALL the fluid or open up the trans case to put it back on.
Just drop the pan & put it back.
And yes, there's a clip on mine.
Just drop the pan & put it back.
And yes, there's a clip on mine.