Ford F2TZ-7000-LRM Reman Automatic Transmission Kit

It is recommended to seek assistance from a qualified dealership or shop.

Depending on the expense involved in having a faulty transmission overhauled, it may be advantageous to consider replacing the unit with either a new or rebuilt one.

To prepare the vehicle for transmission removal, follow these steps:1. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.2. Remove the shift lever on vehicles equipped with direct-shifting transmissions or detach the shift linkage at the transmission on vehicles equipped with a column shift.3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the back-up light switch.4. Remove the speedometer cable and gear assembly on 1991 and earlier 2WD models.5. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic line from the slave cylinder on vehicles with a concentric slave cylinder or remove the external slave cylinder from the transmission housing on 5-speed models equipped with a 7.5L engine.6. Disconnect the driveshaft on 2WD models or remove the transfer case shift lever assembly and transfer case on 4WD vehicles.7. Remove the starter motor from the transmission on 5-speed models.

To remove the transmission, follow these steps:1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist or with jack stands for better access.3. Drain the transmission fluid and temporarily install the pan.4. Remove the torque converter access cover and adapter plate bolts.5. Take off the driveplate-to-converter attaching nuts, making sure to mark their relationship to the driveplate.6. Rotate the engine to access the converter drain plug and remove it.7. On 2WD models, remove the driveshaft and cover the transmission end. On 4WD models, remove the transfer case.8. Detach the speedometer cable on pre-1992 2WD models.9. Remove the manual shift linkage, TV control rod or cable, kickdown rod or cable, and vacuum modulator hose if equipped.10. Disconnect the neutral safety switch electrical connector, manual lever position sensor electrical connector (E4OD only), and solenoid body electrical connector (E4OD only).11. Remove the transmission fluid filler tube and dipstick.

Overhauling a manual transmission is a challenging task that involves disassembling and reassembling numerous small parts. Precise measurements of clearances must be taken, and select fit spacers and snap-rings may need to be changed.

The E4OD transmission is a fully automatic, electronically controlled, four-speed unit with a locking torque converter.