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Originally posted by sigma:
Well, I just installed it. Only cost me 3 busted knuckles from the cheesy-ass Ford scissor jack.
Watch for sales at Sears. I got a 3-ton jack with two stands for about $85, normally $120. Easier to use and waaaayyyyy safer.
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I saw that one. Very nice. I just picked up Craftsman 2 1/4 ton jack with 2 stands for $27 at Sears 2 weeks ago. Nothing fancy, but sure beats the one supplied with the car.
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anybody do it on a 96 'tour yet?
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Originally posted by sigma:
Well, I just installed it. Only cost me 3 busted knuckles from the cheesy-ass Ford scissor jack.
You should be able to do this just by turning the wheels completely to the left.
If the sensor doesn't come out easily, then you have to remove the wheel to get closer to it.
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Originally posted by 1fast95tour:
well after you disconnect the battery, your computer has to "relearn" things like the ideal idle speed and things like that. after 30 seconds of running at idle it should be fine.
It takes more than 30 seconds to relearn idle.
If you disconnect the PCM to reset the PCM Codes, and the idle quality,
you leave the PCM disconnected for a minimum of 5 minutes.
It takes 2 - 3 drive cycles to relearn idle quality.
To reset the Transmission Shift Patterns, you need to leave the PCM disconnected for a minimum of 20 minutes.
This takes a couple of days to relearn shift patterns, since the shift patterns are tailored
to the driving habits that the vehicle is subjected to.
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Well, I was doing a brake inspection, and painting my calipers anyways, so I would've had to take the wheel off no matter. And  what is a PCM, and how do I disconnect it?
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Originally posted by sigma:
what is a PCM, and how do I disconnect it?
The PCM is the computer that runs your vehicle,
and causes your CEL to light.
It is called the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
It can be reset one of two ways...
Disconnecting the negative battery terminal,
or
Removing underhood fuse(s) #4, #11, and sometimes #9, which is a big fuse.
With the fuses removed, if you were to turn your ignition to the ON position,
your Check Engine Light, should NOT light up.
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So I should disconnect the terminal for a good 20 minutes, then drive it a few times through my normal driving pattern?
Cool. I'll be sure to do that tomorrow. I've only driven maybe a mile or two since I put the part in earlier.
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Originally posted by RoadRunner:
Originally posted by sigma:
what is a PCM, and how do I disconnect it?
The PCM is the computer that runs your vehicle,
and causes your CEL to light.
It is called the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
It can be reset one of two ways...
Disconnecting the negative battery terminal,
or
Removing underhood fuse(s) #4, #11, and sometimes #9, which is a big fuse.
With the fuses removed, if you were to turn your ignition to the ON position,
your Check Engine Light, should NOT light up.
It is fuses #6 and #11 for me. 
Hector
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I have a question, since I have the same problem, will I screw up my tranny if I didn't change it?? I really want to consider doing this. I know it's a smoother shift than before but how much of a difference??
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