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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using petroleum jelly to hold the bearing or bushing in place, install the output shaft bearing for slip yoke models and the bushing for fixed yoke models.

Fig 1: Locating Output Shaft Bearing For Slip Yoke

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CAUTION: Be careful when installing the output shaft not to damage the seals.

If the output shaft was removed, install the output shaft and park gear assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Park Gear And Output Shaft

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Install the park pawl shaft.
- Install the park pawl shaft.
- Install the park pawl.
- Install the park pawl return spring.

Fig 3: Locating Park Pawl Shaft

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Install the parking rod guide plate and bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Parking Rod Guide Plate And Bolts

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Install a new extension housing gasket.

Fig 5: Locating Extension Housing Gasket

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Install the extension housing and the 9 bolts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Extension Housing Bolts

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Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.

CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the hot range cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).