Clutch & Rear Main Oil Seal Replacement - Step by Step (Full DIY Guide) - Ford Transit

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Do you have oil on the bottom of your transmission or oil sump? Is your clutch slipping or has it failed completely? Clutch making strange noises? In this video I will be showing you how to remove the transmission to replace the rear main oil seal, pilot bearing, clutch, pressure plate, release bearing and the oil sump gasket. Whatever your transmission problem may be, this DIY guide should help get you back on the road. This job was carried out on my 1998 MK5 Ford Transit, but the process will be very similar on most rear wheel drive cars, trucks and vans.
TIME STAMPS:
00:54 - STEP 1: JACK THE VAN UP
01:28 - STEP 2: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
02:14 - STEP 3: DRAIN THE GEARBOX OIL
02:47 - STEP 4: REMOVE THE STARTER MOTOR
03:35 - STEP 5: REMOVE THE PROP SHAFT
04:34 - STEP 6: REMOVE THE GEARSTICK
06:19 - STEP 7: DISCONNECT SENSORS
06:59 - STEP 8: REMOVE CLUTCH CABLE
10:04 - STEP 9: REMOVE THE GEARBOX
13:34 - STEP 10: CLEAN GEARBOX
15:59 - STEP 11: REMOVE THE CLUTCH
16:50 - STEP 12: REMOVE THE FLYWHEEL
19:13 - STEP 13: REPLACE PILOT BEARING
22:43 - STEP 14: REMOVE OIL SUMP
25:34 - STEP 15: REMOVE OIL REAR OIL SEAL
27:29 - STEP 16: MAKE A SEAL CARRIER GASKET
29:32 - STEP 17: INSTALL THE NEW REAR MAIN SEAL
33:49 - STEP 18 - INSTALL OIL SUMP & NEW GASKET
36:29 - STEP 19 - PREPARE/ SKIM FLYWHEEL
37:27 - STEP 20 - INSTALL THE FLYWHEEL
39:53 - STEP 21 - INSTALL THE NEW CLUTCH
43:11 - STEP 22 - PREPARE THE GEARBOX
45:33 - STEP 23 - INSTALL THE TRANSMISSION
47:21 - STEP 24 - INSTALL ALL OTHER PARTS
50:20 - STEP 25 - ADJUST THE CLUTCH CABLE (AS REQUIRED)
51:01 - TEST DRIVE!
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Thank You all for watching! Please don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos.
Disclaimer: Please carry out this job at your own risk and be sure to wear the correct PPE. I don't accept any responsibility for damage or injury caused by following this video. Take Care.

Пікірлер: 70

  • @JakTonge
    @JakTonge28 күн бұрын

    I was installing a new clutch cable and the fork fell away from its position, came across you vid and it has given me hope, what a champ 💪

  • @kieranking8657
    @kieranking8657 Жыл бұрын

    Great job your attention to detail is first class, theres not many non professional mechanics would tackle that job👍

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you mate, I try and make sure the videos are as accurate as possible to the best of my knowledge. There are always other ways to do things, some better than others and I’m always open to constructive criticism. It definitely helps having an old school machine that only requires basic tools! 😄

  • @EQ2Errick
    @EQ2Errick Жыл бұрын

    as Transit owner will watch it again and again))👍👍👍

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe thanks for watching! You can’t beat an old transit 😄👍🏼

  • @RickyMcSpanish
    @RickyMcSpanish9 ай бұрын

    I admire your bravery. How do you not panic or have imposter syndrome that you might just complete knacker your Transit ha ha

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha thanks, nothing ventured nothing gained. These vans are very simple to work on not like newer stuff. I can’t say I would be so brave if it was a new one 👍🏼

  • @RickyMcSpanish

    @RickyMcSpanish

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TurnersWorkshop97 Ha ha! I was the dude that messaged about the tranny I picked up off of ebay the left hand drive one. Your right though easy to work on and its amazing how simple some of these old vans are.

  • @MultiOutdoorman
    @MultiOutdoorman7 ай бұрын

    Very impressed. Such a young lad too !

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you liked it 😊

  • @user-pg5eh8bo3r
    @user-pg5eh8bo3r10 ай бұрын

    Yes did hear you say but forgot backing plate only flywheel and clutch set up your videos are awesome thanks

  • @saschawarschkow906
    @saschawarschkow9069 ай бұрын

    I have a 1998 Transit 2.5 TD camping-car. I’m not a mechanic at all, but thanks to your detailed explanations i got more and more confident to repair things by myself, starting with annual service. Last year the timing belt/water pump. I even changed the turbo and fixed the black smoke issue i have had since a few years. Coming back from holidays this summer i hardly managed to return home as the clutch was completely worn out. Without this video i would never have been able to fix this by myself. A massive thank you for these great videos. Keep doing what you are doing !

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    9 ай бұрын

    It’s my pleasure, I’m so glad that you find them useful! Well done for doing the repairs yourself 😁 You will never have to spend money at the garage again 😎

  • @hristoarabakanov948
    @hristoarabakanov9485 ай бұрын

    Congratulations from bulgaria❤

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your kind words 😊

  • @davidstagg314
    @davidstagg3146 ай бұрын

    Did this on my VW Caddy. Good God. The rear main has a slotted sensor sendor that goes around it for the crank angle sensor, that has to be within a tolerance of 0.5mm or else the engine won't start. after removing and replacing the transmission 3 times I got it right!!

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    6 ай бұрын

    Sounds horrendous! 🫣 loved the simplicity of my old van 🚐

  • @martin-wu8mn
    @martin-wu8mn9 ай бұрын

    Merci beaucoup pour la vidéo. Bonjour de France

  • @martin-wu8mn

    @martin-wu8mn

    9 ай бұрын

    Good job

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey, no problem! Hope you find it useful 😊

  • @mamafa74.
    @mamafa74. Жыл бұрын

    bravo ottimi consigli!

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @domolino
    @domolino2 ай бұрын

    Top Job!

  • @user-pn7ky6so4q
    @user-pn7ky6so4q Жыл бұрын

    Great and beautiful work !!! Feast for the eays)) I was doing this work half year ago and made mistake like you ). I think , it`s time to chang fuel pump, because diesel get from it . And better to install anther on clatch fork, it was better for clatch. Hello from Ukraine!

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, thanks for your comment! I’m not so sure I understand, do you mean change the lift pump and clutch cable?

  • @user-pn7ky6so4q

    @user-pn7ky6so4q

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TurnersWorkshop97 sorry for my English

  • @user-pn7ky6so4q

    @user-pn7ky6so4q

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TurnersWorkshop97 yes lift pump, And there is anther on clatch fork

  • @hristoarabakanov948
    @hristoarabakanov9485 ай бұрын

    You are very good

  • @Wayno2371
    @Wayno2371 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work ! really enjoyed this video - Thank you

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you mate, so glad that you enjoyed it 😊 all the best

  • @wayne1243
    @wayne1243 Жыл бұрын

    Top job as always 👊👊👊

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate 😄👊👊

  • @davecrook4458
    @davecrook4458 Жыл бұрын

    Love these videos brilliant information and well documented. Done a few jobs on my smiley with your knowledge absolutely bang on with what you have done to your van well done mate 👍👍👊🏻

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your lovely comment mate, I’m so pleased that these videos are useful. It honestly makes it worth while doing all the recording and editing etc when you get responses like this so thank you 👍🏼😄

  • @martingreenfield7795
    @martingreenfield7795 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, well done oil.

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe oil, thanks Martin it’s my pleasure 👍🏼

  • @paulmusescu4414
    @paulmusescu4414 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work, mate! Congrats!

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend, glad you like it 😊 all the best

  • @paulmusescu4414

    @paulmusescu4414

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TurnersWorkshop97 Thank you as well! I wish you all the best too! Btw, you have muscles!😉

  • @campingandoffroading9094
    @campingandoffroading90947 ай бұрын

    Nice informative video, enjoyed

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you liked it 😊

  • @Toyota_land_cruiser07
    @Toyota_land_cruiser07 Жыл бұрын

    Keep it up👍

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate👍🏼

  • @davekitchener9092
    @davekitchener9092 Жыл бұрын

    Good job mate . Nice and shiny. 👍👍

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate 👍🏼

  • @JoyTheConvoy
    @JoyTheConvoy Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, thanks! I may be back here one day :D

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome mate, anytime and good luck with it 😄

  • @Albert_206
    @Albert_20611 ай бұрын

    Really surprised what I see, all parts in more than reasonable good nick aren’t they? Must feel a well rewarding job Mate!

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    11 ай бұрын

    This one was very rewarding, feels great to get it all back together like new again. It’s in great condition because of all the oil protecting the metal! It’s great for rust proofing and I will need to keep on top of the rust now it’s not covered in oil 👍🏼 cheers mate!

  • @balazssolymossy1960
    @balazssolymossy1960 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, it is amazing what you have done so far with your van. I have the same platform under mine, and I have done the same sealing change, the timing belt change and the main shaft bearing change so far according to your videos I think you have mentioned if I remember well, do you have a turbo engine? Becouse my turbo is a little bit oily… So thanks for your guide wery useful for me and Im sure for others too.

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching 😊 really pleased that you find the videos useful. Mine doesn’t have a turbo, yet. It may be the turbo oil seals have gone and need to be replaced. Worth getting the turbo reconditioned or replaced perhaps.

  • @glennwilkinson389
    @glennwilkinson389 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome video. Thanks again. It's a job I need to do on mine but maybe a little bit too technical for me... But enjoyed ever minute of thinking I can do it 😂. Top job that tho

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m sure you are more than capable doing this job. It’s honestly not that bad. Especially if you can find someone to give you a hand and do it on a level ground 👍🏼😄

  • @seangreenwood8331
    @seangreenwood8331 Жыл бұрын

    good job need to do mine before winer,did you have any problems linig the splines back up when refitting gearbox to engine,i know sometimes they fall right back in but if there off a bit can be a bit fiddly

  • @seangreenwood8331
    @seangreenwood8331 Жыл бұрын

    good job need my rear cranks seal replacing as its shuddering when hot...did you have any problems lining the splines back up when refitting gearbox to

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Sean, thanks for your comment. The splines lined up completely fine luckily, no problem getting it back in 👍🏼

  • @laszlopocsai1139
    @laszlopocsai11398 ай бұрын

    Very precise and great work! 👍Congratulations and thanks for everything! Of course, the Subscribe button goes! ;)

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you like it 😊

  • @nickrogers7849
    @nickrogers7849 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing this.. is this your first new clutch@120k?

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Nick, thank you for watching. The clutch I removed is made by Sachs so not the original. The van only came with partial service history, so I was unsure of the condition of the clutch. That’s one of the reasons I replaced it prematurely. Plus the old one was most probably contaminated with oil so best not to reuse 👍🏼

  • @norberton6
    @norberton67 ай бұрын

    Hello, just one question...😢😢😢 I have a Ford Transit nugget 1999, but the diffential wasn't sure, I took it apart but now I can't find someone to rebuilt it..😢😢 do you know where I could find someone or some other spares parts. Thanks very much for your help

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    7 ай бұрын

    Hello mate, there should still be diff specialists around or alternatively you could look for a second hand one. The Facebook groups for transits are good for finding parts :)

  • @balazssolymossy1960
    @balazssolymossy196010 ай бұрын

    Hi Oli, Can you please tell me where the parking brake signal switch is located on the transit, I have issues with that switch but it is not on the parking brake bar. Thank you in advance.

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi, it could be on the handbrake lever. That’s if it even has a switch. What’s the problem you’re having?

  • @balazssolymossy1960

    @balazssolymossy1960

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi, it is not there, I removed the rubber cover. The problem I have is there is no sign on the dashboard of the handbreak is pulled. I realised, the light is on, when the starter motor spins, after the engine is running, the light goes out. Regards: Balazs

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    10 ай бұрын

    @balazssolymossy1960 are you sure it’s the handbrake light as mine doesn’t have one. Could be the battery light? If you instagram me a picture of the light I can check for you.

  • @balazssolymossy1960

    @balazssolymossy1960

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you, It is on the left of battery charge controll lamp, and it turned out that it is the control lamp of the brake fluid level, it is shaking when i start the engine or it has faliure, anyway the fluid level is ok, so i will not pay too much attention in the future on that light, rather the fluid level in the reservoir. Thank you for your answers, and help, and especially for your time you spent on my problem. Have a nice day!

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    10 ай бұрын

    @balazssolymossy1960 no problem mate, glad you worked out what it was in the end. Cheers you too! 😊

  • @POLITICAL-BIAS.
    @POLITICAL-BIAS. Жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @TurnersWorkshop97

    @TurnersWorkshop97

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

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