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Transmission - Gasoline Engines

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SPECIAL TOOLS CHART

G04650403
 Transmission Jack
014-00942

    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the four shift lever boot screws. Pull the shift lever boot upward to access the shift housing.
    Fig 1: Identifying Gear Shift Lever Boot Screws
    G03923381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the upper gearshift lever.
    Fig 2: Locating Upper Gearshift Lever
    G04650405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the lower shift lever boot.
    Fig 3: Locating Lower Shift Lever Boot
    G04650406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the lower gearshift and shift housing.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Gearshift And Shift Housing
    G04650407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. Vehicles with a manual shift transfer case 

  5. Shift the transfer case into 4H.
  6. Remove the screws that attach the bezel and boot assembly to the floor.
    Fig 5: Identifying Bezel And Boot Assembly Screws
    G03909667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the shift lever to the transfer case control lever assembly, and remove the shift lever, and the bezel and boot assembly.
    1. Slide the bezel and boot assembly upward on the shift lever.
    2. Remove the bolt, the shift lever and the bezel and boot assembly.
      Fig 6: Locating Shift Lever
      G04650409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. All vehicles 

  8. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  9. If the transmission is being disassembled, drain the transmission fluid.
  10. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  11. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .
    12. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to the transfer case flange. Remove and discard the driveshaft bolts.
    Fig 7: Locating Index Mark On Driveshaft And Flange
    G03904277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 8: Locating Driveshaft Bolts And Alignment Marks
    G03904279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the rear driveshaft and position it aside.
  13. Remove the transfer case, if equipped. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .
  14. Disconnect the fuel lines from the transmission.
    Fig 9: Locating Fuel Lines Nut
    G04650412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove any power take-off (PTO) equipment, if equipped.
  16. Using the special tool, support the transmission.
    • Securely strap the jack to the transmission.
      Fig 10: Supporting Transmission Using Special Tool
      G04650413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the RH crossmember nuts.
    Fig 11: Locating RH Crossmember Nuts
    G04650414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the LH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 12: Locating LH Crossmember Bolts
    G04650415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the wire harness from the crossmember.
  20. Remove the transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.
    Fig 13: Locating Transmission Mount Nuts
    G04650416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Locating Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    G04650417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect wiring harness from the transmission.
    Fig 15: Locating Wiring Harness
    G04650418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and position it aside.
    • Push the clutch slave cylinder inward, then rotate counterclockwise 45 degrees to remove.
      Fig 16: Removing Clutch Slave Cylinder
      G04650419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the transmission cooling tubes.
    Fig 17: Locating Transmission Cooling Tubes
    G04650420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the dust cover bolts.
    Fig 18: Locating Dust Cover Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G04650421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 19: Locating Dust Cover Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G04650422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the seven transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 20: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G04650423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the transmission.
    • Move the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the clutch, then lower from the vehicle.
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