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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
    G01608337Courtesy 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.
    3. Install the manual control lever shaft retaining pin.
    Fig 2: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft
    G01608338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the manual valve detent lever spring.
    1. Position the manual valve detent lever spring.
    2. Install the bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring
    G01608339Courtesy 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 New Fluid Filter And Seal
    G01608340Courtesy 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: Positioning Pan Magnet Into Transmission Fluid Pan
    G01608341Courtesy 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.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
    G01608342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
  7. Install the digital TR sensor.
    1. Install the digital TR sensor.
    2. Loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Digital TR Sensor
    G01608343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Manual shift lever shaft must be in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 8: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots
    G01608344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.
  9. Tighten the bolts.
    Fig 9: Tightening Bolts
    G01608345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. With the manual lever in overdrive, connect the shift control cable.
    Fig 10: Connecting Shift Control Cable
    G01608346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01608347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Fill the transmission to the correct fluid level, using clean automatic transmission fluid.
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