A4LD QUESTIONS!!!!!!! 3-4 solenoid.

[big91explorer]

Hi, just wondering if there are any differences in the 90-94 explorer A4LD Transmissions? Mainly, does the 94 still have the Vacuum Modulator?

The reason I ask is because I need to replace the 3-4 shift solenoid, and I dont want to spend the 300+ that the dealership is wanting for the solenoid, and I found some on ebay for 39 bucks.

So, does my 94 still have the vacuum modulator? If so, where is it?
Has anybody on here reploplaced the 3-4 shift solenoid? If so, How hard was it?

 

[Bent Bolt]

So, does my 94 still have the vacuum modulator? If so, where is it?

Yes it has one, one the right side.

Has anybody on here reploplaced the 3-4 shift solenoid? If so, How hard was it?

Relatively straight forward.

 

[big91explorer]

Thank you sir, Got any advice for doing the work?

 

[Bent Bolt]

Thank you sir, Got any advice for doing the work?

Righty tighty , lefty loosey ??



Seriously , drop the pan and filter. It's the rear-most solenoid. Undo the bolts that attach it.

Not much more to be said.

 

[big91explorer]

Haha, I love righty tighty lefty loosey. That's one of the first things my old man tought me, haha.

Cool, thanks I think I am going to tackle it this weekend if my parts show up.

 

[Bruce]

On an A4LD you have to drop valve body to change solenoid so make sure you have valve body gaskets ..you will need them.

 

[big91explorer]

Are you sure the valve body has to come off? It looks like they would just come out. I have never done it, so that's why I am asking.

If I do have to drop the valve body, is there anything I have to be careful about? Are there any parts that are going to come out?

 

[big91explorer]

On an A4LD you have to drop valve body to change solenoid so make sure you have valve body gaskets ..you will need them.

Can anyone confirm this?