Ford F-150 clutch slave cylinder replacement

My son has a 2003 F-150 with 25k miles on it, and the clutch slave cylinder just let go. I thought this would be a simple fix based on past experience with other vehicles, but the damn thing appears to be inside the bell housing behind a plastic cover. Has anyone out there changed one of these before? The main question is can I change the damn thing without removing the transmission? Somewhat expensive proposition to replace a $5 set of O-rings!

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George Brims
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George: The slave cylinder is held in by a spring lock connector simliar to the way the fuel sysytem hoses are connected, ... you need a tool that is specific only to this application of Ford Slave Cylinders. It will only cost you approx 20.00 but, I know of no other way of removing the slave cylinder with out fear of damaging the housing, and damaging the housing might not allow the new slave cylinder to remain seated properly. I am not sure where you are located, but I could get one to you, ... or I'm sure if you have contact with your local Snap On Tool Dealer, ... I'm quite sure any dealer would have this tool in stock.

Thanks,

Ron Care

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papabearcare

Thanks Ron. However I'm not clear what you mean here. Does this clip retain the cylinder in the truck, or the piston & push rod in the cylinder? The main part of the question is still - can I avoid taking the transmission off?

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George Brims

George: I am sorry, ... I miss informed you, the older models had this release clip on the hydraulic line going into the Bell Housing, but, ... after researching this morning, ... a 2003 F150 appears to have conventional clamps on the hydraulic line and it appears as if slave cylinder replacement has to be done with the transmission out of the vehicle. I am sorry that I initially responded from memory, rather than searching for facts!

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papabearcare

Well this is yet another example of why I will never buy another Ford as long as I live. I thought it was bad enough when the dash lights on an Escort required removal of the steering wheel to replace a few tiny bulbs. But now my son is going to be out hundreds of dollars to replace a 50 cent O-ring.

I know, I know, other manufacturers do things as dumb. But I think Ford are the worst.

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George Brims

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