Manual Control Lever Shaft & Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Prior to installing the manual control lever seal, clean the bore opening with mineral spirits.

Fig 1: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal Using Special Tool

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Using the special tool, install the manual control lever seal.
Loosen the two bolts on the transmission range sensor.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts On Transmission Range Sensor
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Install the manual control lever shaft.

Fig 3: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft
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NOTE: Leave a small portion of the pin exposed.

Fig 4: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin Into Case

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Install the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin into the case.

NOTE: When the retaining pin is installed correctly, 2 mm (0.08 in) of the pin will be exposed.

Fig 5: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
Tighten the transmission range (TR) sensor bolts.

Fig 6: Tightening Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Bolts
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Install the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
Connect the shift cable end.

Fig 7: Connecting Shift Cable End
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Adjust the shift linkage. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .