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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. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
  2. Remove the bolts, and raise the transmission upward, from the rear insulator.
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Mount Bolts
    GF0006838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03889074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


NOTE: Four wheel drive (4WD) extension housing shown, rear wheel drive (RWD) similar.
  1. Remove the 9 bolts and the extension housing.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Transmission Extension Housing Bolts
    G03889104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.
  4. Fig 2: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
    G03889106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the parking rod guide plate bolts and plate.
  6. Fig 3: Locating Parking Rod Guide Plate And Bolts
    G03889161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the park pawl components.
    • Remove the park pawl return spring.
    • Fig 4: Identifying Park Pawl Components
      GF0006839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Remove the park pawl.
    • Remove the park pawl shaft.
  8. Fig 5: Identifying Output Shaft And Park Gear
    GF0006840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Inspect the output shaft and park gear for damage.
    • Inspect the park gear for damage.
    • Inspect the OSS gear for damage.
  10. If damage is found to either the OSS or park gears, remove the park gear and output shaft as an assembly.
  11. Fig 6: Identifying Park Gear And Output Shaft
    G03889164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The park gear and OSS gear may be present on the output shaft.
  12. Remove the park and OSS gear from the output shaft.
  13. Fig 7: Identifying Park And OSS Gear
    GF0006841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Inspect the Teflon® seals in the rear of the case. If the seals are worn or damaged, install new scarf cut seals.
  15. Fig 8: Inspecting Teflon(R) Seals In Rear Of Case
    GF0006842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.