Ford: AX4S tranny servo cover leak

Manish,

The first thing a ford/merc dealer will do before performing a recall will
be to run an Oasis report. This is a report directly from ford that tells
the dealer whether or not the vehicle is affected by the recall and
ultimately whether the dealer will be reimbursed for the repair.

You can request an after warranty adjustment however if your vehicle is more
than 5 years old or has more than 50 thousand miles (you must be the
original owner) forget about getting any help.

As far as replacing the cover let me explain what it does. The
Low-Intermediate servo cover covers the Low-Intermediate servo. This servo
operates the Low-Intermediate band. There is a tremendous amount of
pressure inside this cover when the transmission is in operation. The cover
is sealed by an o-ring and a gasket.

Replacement difficulty level depends on your mechanical ability and whether
you have a 3.0 or 3.8 liter. A merc probably has the 3.0l. The cover is
attached by three bolts. You don't have to worry about the servo falling
out. The spring tension will release and the band will rest against the
inside of the case. The proper way to remove the cover is to remove the cat
converter however if you pry the transmission forward away from the
converter you will have just enough room to remove the cover and replace.

Hope this helps,

John
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<A merc probably has the 3.0l. >

A meant to say a 3.8L



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Thank you very much "PC PODD".

My merc is a 3.0L Vulcan. Does it make it any easier to work on. To
me, it does appear that there is enough place to work on it without
removing anything. My only concern was stuff "springing and jumping
out like jack in the box" on removing the cover.

I am the 3rd owner, so does not seem like dealer will perform the
work. I will check with them anyways.

Manish

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Manish,

Yes the 3.0L is easier to work on. You may still have to pry the trans
forward (be careful what you pry on) while you remove the cover. Use
caution not to damage the o-ring on the servo piston.

Good luck,

John
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Thanks John.

I opened the 3 bolts. Looks like only the gasket was bad, the cover
seems to be fine. However, I can't get the cover out.

When I try to pry the trans forward, should I be only trying to
compress the servo springs, or the whole transmission ? I have been
unable to budge the transmission at all.

Is it OK if i were to cut a new gasket (as I am unable to necklace the
servo cover to get the gasket in and cover isn't coming out either)
and then fit it back with High temp ATF resistant RTV sealant ? Or do
you see problems with that approach ?

Thank you very much for your help.

Manish
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