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Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Installation

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  1. Using the special tool, install the manual control lever shaft seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal
    G04584364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the manual control lever shaft.
    1. Install the manual control lever shaft.
    2. Install the manual control lever nut.
      • Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
    3. Install the manual control lever shaft retaining pin.
      Fig 2: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
      G04584365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the manual valve detent lever spring and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt
      G04584283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: If installing a new filter and the seal remains in the main control bore, carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the seal. Use care not to damage the main control bore.
    NOTE: If transmission is being serviced for a contamination-related failure, use a new filter and seal. The filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present.
    Fig 4: Installing Transmission Fluid Filter
    G03929646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install a new fluid filter and seal as required.
  5. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 5: Locating Pan Magnet In Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage, if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
  6. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket in place.
    2. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.
      • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
        Fig 6: Positioning Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
        G04584369Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Digital TR Sensor And Bolts
    G04584370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Manual shift lever shaft must be in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 8: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots Using Special Tool (307-351)
    G04584268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.
    9. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
  9. Tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots With Special Tool
      G04584269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. With the manual lever in overdrive, connect the shift control cable.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Locating Shift Control Cable Bolt
      G04584373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G04584374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    NOTE: Start by filling the transmission with 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid.
  12. Fill the transmission to the correct fluid level, using clean automatic transmission fluid.
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