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14-12-2010, 03:01 AM | #1 | ||
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Hi, long time reader, 1st time poster.
I'm after advice on how to remove the auto transmission filter spring clip. Any tips on which way u apply force to remove the clip? I had the pan off, seems too hard so I left the filter & refilled it with new tq95 fluid. I've done 300+kms so the old fluid has mixed with the new fluid, now is probably a good time to change the filter. |
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14-12-2010, 08:03 AM | #2 | ||
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The ends just hook up into the valvebody , pair of pointy pliers it will come out ok , just unhooks . Make sure the old seal comes out and new one goes in
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14-12-2010, 01:59 PM | #3 | ||
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Yes, the seal on the filter may stay in the bottom of the box. A flat blade will pop it out.
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14-12-2010, 03:27 PM | #4 | ||
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Cheers guys, I'm on top of the seal issue.
Yeah, it didn't feel like a finger job, the clip has a fair bit of tension. So do you just push the clip up & away so it clears the valvebody? Does it matter which side? |
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14-12-2010, 04:07 PM | #5 | ||
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I don't think it matters which side. I really can't rem but I think I used a screwdriver under the forward "leg" and just levered it away from the valve body.
Edit: nice howto here (but doesn't specifically mention how to remove clip) http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...auto+trans+oil |
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14-12-2010, 05:14 PM | #6 | ||
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If you want to do the whole trans and torque converter - shameless self plug
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11293691 |
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The only catch is the filter retaining clip, I'm in a confinded space so I can't clearly see how it's attached. Keep the tips coming. |
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15-12-2010, 05:47 PM | #8 | ||
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Before you take the clip off, take careful note which way it is oriented, and where it was clipped into. It has a bend which is more to one end of it, goes back in easy right way around.
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When refit time comes it will be quite obvious which way the clip goes back on, the wrong way really does look wrong when trying to fit it.
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