Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.3L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Disconnect the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable End

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Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating TCM Electrical Connector
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Remove the manual control lever nut.

Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Lever Nut
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Remove the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever
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Remove the bolts and remove the TCM.

Fig 5: Locating TCM Bolts
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Using a suitable pick, remove the manual control lever seal.

Fig 6: Locating Manual Control Lever Seal
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