T18 clutch fork install
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What I'm thinking if I do have to remove the trans and transfer case is to put some long bolts in and slide it back using the bolts to keep it aligned. It was a bitch getting T & TC in by myself, kept knocking TO bearing off so I pulled fork out slid bearing on thinking I could put fork back on once installed.
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Not sure you are going to be able to attach that from the outside.
There is hope to be found here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-3psd-zf5.html
Since the throw out was firmly in place, he was able to push the fork on to the spring tabs on the TO, or so it seems.
I had a terrible time trying to install the transmission in my Mustang. The TO would get knocked out of place every time. My solution was to bolt the bell to the trans and make sure the fork, TO and input shaft were all playing together, then install the whole thing as a unit. I left the bell to trans bolts a little loose so I could wiggle things as needed. I used a floor jack under the trans to control the height and be able to roll it towards the engine.
YMMV on all that, but check that post, he has such pretty pictures.
There is hope to be found here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-3psd-zf5.html
Since the throw out was firmly in place, he was able to push the fork on to the spring tabs on the TO, or so it seems.
I had a terrible time trying to install the transmission in my Mustang. The TO would get knocked out of place every time. My solution was to bolt the bell to the trans and make sure the fork, TO and input shaft were all playing together, then install the whole thing as a unit. I left the bell to trans bolts a little loose so I could wiggle things as needed. I used a floor jack under the trans to control the height and be able to roll it towards the engine.
YMMV on all that, but check that post, he has such pretty pictures.
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OP failed to mention the year, so we don't know if it has a mechanical or hydraulic clutch.
Please, when asking questions, list all the pertinent info, we are not mind readers.
Please, when asking questions, list all the pertinent info, we are not mind readers.
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I did a little research. Some trannies have large covers on the bellhousing. If you have one of those, you can take them off and reach up in there and install the fork. If you don't, you will have to do your idea and slide the assembly back.
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