Item 88: Reverse Band Actuating Lever Shaft Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not pry on the outer edge of the case. Damage to the gasket sealing surface can occur.

NOTE: It may be necessary to grind flat spots on the edges of the reverse band actuating lever shaft in order to remove it.

Fig 1: Removing Reverse Band Actuating Lever Shaft

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a pair of vice grips, hold the flat spots on the reverse band actuating lever shaft, wiggle it back and forth and remove the reverse band actuating lever shaft.