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Tools needed for 4R70W Rebuild?

airbur

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Getting ready to attempt my first tranny rebuild with the 1998 Explorer
4R70W I picked up and wondering what special tools (if any) are required? Any supplier sites? Thanks.
 

Broncobowsher

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Without replacing any case bushings or taking the apply pistons apart.
Enough to replace the output shaft and all the frictions (and many but not all seals).

Few good pair of snap ring pliers
Took a piece of flat stock, drilled and tapped it to make an accumulator/ piston compressor. That is it for speciality tools.

Case bushings would require a special tool, if they need replacing
Piston seals can be a pain but there are tricks that include camera film or something along that lineto keep the seals from rolling as they are installed. Or special tools.

The couple I was in were nothing more then output shaft replacment and add new frictions while it is apart.
 
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airbur

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Thanks guys. Yeah, I found that writeup a few days ago. It's, well, extensive and confusing...but I'm sure I'll find some worthwhile information.
 
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