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2002 FORD EXPEDITION
105,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BADSCHROED
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I have a 2002 Ford Expedition 4.6L with automatic 4X4. The gear positioner on the driver side of the transmission housing is leaking. How do I replace the seal?
Mar 19, 2011 at 12:36 PM
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FIXITMR
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this is a common problem. does yours look like 1 in pic?
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Mar 19, 2011 at 12:54 PM
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From the exterior, yes, nut I have not removed the pan..
Mar 19, 2011 at 1:33 PM
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if you remove shift palte/arm can you pry out seal with pick/screwdriver? ever changed a seal before that way?
Mar 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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No. Would I have to remove the pan and dismantle transmission parts in order to remove the shaft so I could use a puller and set on the new seal? If so, any recommendations on how to set the new seal with the shaft still there after I pry the old seal?
Mar 19, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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you just need a seal driver which sometimes can be a deep socket. i make my own up custom also to fit the job by welding a pipe to a washer of the right size.
Mar 20, 2011 at 1:25 AM
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another trick is a pipe threaded into a pipe flange.
Mar 20, 2011 at 1:27 AM