[RoverAsh]

I purchased a transmission filter intending to change the filter and fluid. Has anyone done this using the plastic pan filter? I've read some write-ups using a metal replacement pan but nothing using the plastic one. Sounds like the plastic one is harder to install.

 

[cmb6s]

The plastic one is supposedly harder to install because you need to lift the engine in order to gain enough clearance to pull the old pan out and install the new one. If installing the metal one, you can simply cut the plastic vertical tube that prevents removal of the pan (the metal pan does not have/use this tube). I don't personally know how difficult this really is... the instructions make it seem fairly simple IIRC... just place a floor jack under a corner of the engine and lift it 2" or something like that. I can't remember if you need to remove a motor mount to let the engine move enough. I have instructions from the manual somewhere if you want them... just shoot me a PM with your e-mail and i'll forward them on.

 

[DefenderTech]

The plastic ZF pan requires passenger side cat and trans crossmember removal and the engine to be lifted. It not a big deal.

 

[RoverAsh]

Like Defender Tech stated I need to remove the crossmember, unbolt the rt. side engine mount and lift the engine, unbolt the transmission mount and unbolt the exhaust system.

 

[DefenderTech]

While you are in there, you may want to replace the plastic wire harness plug at the rear/passenger side of the trans as there are known to leak.

Best if luck...

 

[cnfowler]

When you say you purchased the tranny filter, I'm assuming you mean the plastic pan. The filter is incorporated into the pan.

Colin

 

[RoverAsh]

When you say you purchased the tranny filter, I'm assuming you mean the plastic pan. The filter is incorporated into the pan.

Colin

Yes, I purchased the plastic pan/filter.

 

[RoverAsh]

While you are in there, you may want to replace the plastic wire harness plug at the rear/passenger side of the trans as there are known to leak.

Best if luck...

What is that part called? Is it a plug that holds the harness or is it a sensor?

 

[cmb6s]

Good advice. It's called the Mechatronics Guide Sleeve and they have updated the part with (supposedly) a better one. Mine leaked, but I only noticed it when I had the front of the trunk up on jack stands for a long time and a small puddle of tranny fluid developed underneath. You have to drop the pan to replace anyway, so it's definitely a good thing to do. Bbyer has lots of good info on this sleeve and the mechantronics unit in general if you're interested.

 

[RoverAsh]

Good advice. It's called the Mechatronics Guide Sleeve and they have updated the part with (supposedly) a better one. Mine leaked, but I only noticed it when I had the front of the trunk up on jack stands for a long time and a small puddle of tranny fluid developed underneath. You have to drop the pan to replace anyway, so it's definitely a good thing to do. Bbyer has lots of good info on this sleeve and the mechantronics unit in general if you're interested.

Where can this part be purchased?

 

[DefenderTech]

Try the dealership or anybody selling parts for tr ZF6HP26 trans.

 

[alpaca]

Go to ford dealer or napa auto and get the ford part - better design - pm me if you want me To look up part number - ammco replaced mine - I didn't fancy jacking up engine ,
Removing exhaust etc. with lift and pro tools ...

 

[Ft.Rover]

The original transmission electrical sleeve has red seals on it. The new part number is TZV 500010 and costs about $20.