You need to remove the transmission to do this. Remove the inspection cover at the junction of the engine and transmission to get to the bolts to disconnect the torque converter from the drive plate (the part with teeth that the starter engages). Remove the driveshaft, then the transmission. The torque converter will come out with the transmission. Pull the old torque converter from the transmission, and install the new one. Ensure the torque converter goes all the way into the transmission/hydraulic pump. Reinstall the transmission, ensuring that the torque converter is still free to turn during the entire installation process, especially while drawing up the transmission to the engine. Once the transmission is bolted up, reinstall the bolts holding the torque converter to the drive plate. Reinstall the drive shaft and the inspection cover.
If you haven't done any major mechanical work on a car before, seek the help of someone who has. You will need a hoist or a jack and jack stands, and a good set of tools.
When you pull the convertor forward to put the nuts on doesn’t that pull the convertor out of transmision?
With the transmission fully bolted up, and the torque converter seated fully into the pump, there should be no more than 3/8" between the drive plate and the torque converter. Pulling the torque converter to the drive plate at this point to bolt it up will not remove it from the pump.
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SOURCE: water pump
A manual will have pictures and everything.
Just replaced mine. Five bolts in bracket holding tension idler, A/C
compressor (if applicable) and power steering pump must be removed to
access 3 bolts in water pump. Just push aside enough to access
remaining bolts. Email at [email protected] if additional info is
needed. Also, diagram serpentine belt before removing. Took me at least
15 attempts and 20 minutes to figure out
SOURCE: upper & lower Ford Ranger ball joints replacement
that sounds pretty high, I had those replaced on my 99 ranger XLT and it only cost me $400.oo, in Naples, FL. Id definately shop around.
SOURCE: torque specifications for 1998 ford ranger
Okay...here is a list since no motor size:
2.5L----- 56-64
3.0L----- 56-64
4.0L----- 59
5.0L----- 75-85
All in ft lbs.......this is for the flywheel.
SOURCE: Were do I locate four wheel drive actuator relay
The entire assembly is mounted to the back of the transfer case, it contains all the parts except the control module.
SOURCE: 1994 ford ranger 4x4 hubs make grinding/clicking noise after taken out of four wheel drive
I think yours has the automatic locking hubs that slide over the the rotor hub. If this is the case than what has probably happened is a u-joint has gone bad and wiped out that auto hub.
Be prepared for some sticker shock on those hubs. they are not cheap. The usual fix for this is to replace the front axle ujoints and what ever hub is making the noise, hopefully just one.
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