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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.


  1. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the transmission fluid to drain. Once the transmission fluid has drained, remove the bolts.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    GF0003474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
    GF0003475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) electrical connector.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0003508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Discard the outer manual control lever shaft nut. Do not reuse. The old nut will not retain the torque specification.
  5. Remove the manual control lever.
    • Remove and discard the manual control lever nut.
    • Remove the manual control lever.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Manual Control Lever
    GF0003476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the digital TR sensor bolts and the sensor.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Digital TR Sensor And Bolts
    G04584370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the manual control valve detent lever bolt and spring.
    8. Fig 7: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt
    G04584283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the manual control lever shaft retaining pin.
    9. Fig 8: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    GF0003509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the inner manual control lever shaft nut and slide the manual control lever shaft out of the case.
    10. Fig 9: Removing Inner Manual Control Lever Shaft Nut
    GF0003510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the parking lever actuating rod.
    1. Remove the manual valve detent lever.
    2. Remove the parking lever actuating rod.
    11. Fig 10: Identifying Parking Lever Actuating Rod
    GF0003511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the manual control lever shaft seal.
Fig 11: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal
GF0003512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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