Guidance for Removal & Replacement of 4R100 transmission??
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From: Blue Hill Township
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Well, I've got the transmission all ready to pull except for the flex plate bolts, the bell housing bolts and the shift cable to shifter arm connection loose.
I made a real nice adapter plate to connect the transmission to a tranny jack and another one that worked great for the transfer case.
I can't figure how to get the plastic clip on the shift cable loose although I changed the shift cable on a 1998 Expy way back around 1999 when it broke, lying on the ground.
The white plastic piece did slip up about 1/4 inch but it won't move now.
This time it has me stumped and I don't want to break it.
Could anyone share the secret to unlatching it?
I made a real nice adapter plate to connect the transmission to a tranny jack and another one that worked great for the transfer case.
I can't figure how to get the plastic clip on the shift cable loose although I changed the shift cable on a 1998 Expy way back around 1999 when it broke, lying on the ground.
The white plastic piece did slip up about 1/4 inch but it won't move now.
This time it has me stumped and I don't want to break it.
Could anyone share the secret to unlatching it?
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To R and R or adjust the shift cable clip, I made a tool that works real well by cutting the latch end off a large cable tie like is used to secure ductwork.
I cut it to abt 2 1/2 inches long and it is perfect to use when access is a little tight.
Just insert it into the top of the clip, like you would w/ a screwdriver, amd press.
I cut it to abt 2 1/2 inches long and it is perfect to use when access is a little tight.
Just insert it into the top of the clip, like you would w/ a screwdriver, amd press.
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My SO and I started the transmission change about 6 PM Monday and finished this afternoon.
Had to make support adapters for the transfer case and the transmission and a few other tools.
Drove it a few miles and it is smoother than the one we pulled.
I've got a $1000 core deposit being held on the new one and I'm not sure if I want to keep my known original that still works pretty good, or turn it in.
Learned a great deal and if anyone has questions, just ask.
Had to make support adapters for the transfer case and the transmission and a few other tools.
Drove it a few miles and it is smoother than the one we pulled.
I've got a $1000 core deposit being held on the new one and I'm not sure if I want to keep my known original that still works pretty good, or turn it in.
Learned a great deal and if anyone has questions, just ask.
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Here ya go. I had to finish up one of our service vehicles as well as change the oil in the forklift so sorry for the wait. I have the removal, installation and the specifications in PDF format.
4R100 Removal
4R100 Installation
4R100 Specifications
Edit: It would be a VERY good idea to purchase a transmission jack for the job. I believe you can get them from Harbor Freight rather reasonably. I wouldn't attempt to horse around with a floor jack like you can with a manual tranny.
4R100 Removal
4R100 Installation
4R100 Specifications
Edit: It would be a VERY good idea to purchase a transmission jack for the job. I believe you can get them from Harbor Freight rather reasonably. I wouldn't attempt to horse around with a floor jack like you can with a manual tranny.
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Yeah! And if you like to upload these files on the database of Ford-Truck-Freaks.ch ? Would be a nice job...
So it's available for everyone at all the time... ;-)
(and...if someone would like to translate the german content of the site in a good english: youre welcome!)
So it's available for everyone at all the time... ;-)
(and...if someone would like to translate the german content of the site in a good english: youre welcome!)
