Having problems with your Ford RGT/RJS 4 Speed (FWD), need parts? These quality manual transmission parts, rebuild kits and overhaul kits are designed to be top of the line overhaul kits. We have include information on how to identify individual transmissions, application information, model year,and detailed kit and part availability by transmission type. Ford transmissions are covered in this section; RGT/RJS, front wheel drive (FWD). Typically used in Escort, LN7, Lynx, Tempo and Topaz requiring 4 speed applications.
Different overhaul kits are available depending on the extent of the overhaul that you plan, the contents of the kits are described as follows:
- MRK Kit (FWD): Main case bearings, gaskets, seals, kits may also include nuts, dogs & wires, thrust bearings, extension housing bushing, small parts kit, shifter bushings however miscellaneous parts will vary by transmission. Syncro rings are sold separately in sets.
Information and parts are provided for the following Transmission: Ford RGT/RJS 4 Speed (FWD)
IDENTIFICATION Aluminum 2-piece case with a solid oval shaped back half and no rear cover. The 4 speed trans axle has two shafts while the 5 speed has a third shaft to accommodate 5th gear.
| RGT (Input shaft bearings are the same as the pinion shaft bearings): | ||
| Escort | 1981-85 | |
| EXP | 1982-85 | |
| LN7 | 1982-83 | |
| Lynx | 1981-85 | |
| Tempo | 1984-85 | |
| Topaz | 1984-85 | |
| RJS (Input shaft bearings are different from the pinion bearings): | ||
| Escort | 1985-90 | |
| EXP | 1985-86 | |
| LN7 | 1985-87 | |
Ford FWD RGT RJS Overhaul Kit Products
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Part Number |
Description |
Type |
Years |
Cost |
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| MRK100241 | Master Rebuild Kit | RGT |
1981-85 |
$141.69 |
| MRK100242 | Master Rebuild Kit | RJS |
1985-89 |
$126.93 |
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Kits below DO NOT include differential carrier bearings: |
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| K100241 | Rebuild Kit | RGT |
1981-85 |
$103.64 |
| K100242 | Rebuild Kit | RJS |
1985-89 |
$87.09 |
| Syncro Ring Kits |
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| SK241 | Syncro Ring Kits | RGT, all rings the same size |
1981-85 |
$105.96 |
| SK242 | Syncro Ring Kits | RJS, 1-2different from 3-4 |
1985-89 |
$117.87 |
| Bearings |
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| 301726 | Input Bearing, Front | RJS, Cup |
1985-89 |
$6.96 |
| 301729 | Input Bearing, Front | RJS, Cone |
1985-89 |
$13.70 |
| 301726 | Input Bearing, Rear | RJS, Cup |
1985-89 |
$6.96 |
| 301729 | Input Bearing, Rear | RJS, Cone |
1985-89 |
$14.70 |
| K301685 | Differential Carrier Bearing | All |
1981-89 |
$20.88 |
| Metal Clad Seals |
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| 301012 | Front | RGT, 46mm O.D. |
1981-85 |
$6.92 |
| 301021 | Front | RJS, 41mm O.D. |
1985-89 |
$8.22 |
| 49551 | Axle |
1981-89 |
$6.18 |
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