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Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. NOTE: If equipped, transmission servo heat shield needs to be unclipped from the fluid pan rail and positioned out of the way for fluid pan removal.
    Fig 1: Loosening Nut And Positioning Heat Shield Out Of Way
    G03275535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If equipped, loosen the nut and position the heat shield out of the way.
  3. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
    G03275536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03275537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the manual control outer lever nut and manual control outer lever.
    Fig 4: Removing Manual Control Outer Lever Nut And Manual Control Outer Lever
    G03275538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the screws and the digital TR sensor.
    Fig 5: Removing Digital TR Sensor
    G03275539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Drain transmission fluid.
    • Remove all the transmission fluid pan screws except for two in the front. Loosen the two front transmission fluid pan screws. Pry the rear of the transmission fluid pan down and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained, remove the front two transmission fluid pan screws.
      Fig 6: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan Screws
      G03275540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
    1. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
    2. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan gasket.
      Fig 7: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan
      G03275541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnet. Clean all mating surfaces.
    Fig 8: Cleaning And Inspecting Transmission Fluid Pan And Magnet
    G03275542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
    1. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring screw.
    2. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
      Fig 9: Removing Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Spring Screw
      G03275543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Do not damage the valve inner lever pin.
    Fig 10: Removing Manual Valve Inner Lever Nut
    G03275544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the manual valve inner lever nut.
  12. Separate the manual valve inner lever and the parking lever actuating rod.
    Fig 11: Separating Manual Valve Inner Lever And Parking Lever Actuating Rod
    G03275545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: Do not damage the case fluid pan rail.
  13. Remove the manual control lever shaft spring pin.
    • Tap lightly on each side of the manual control lever shaft spring pin with a drift punch.
    • Pry the spring pin out of its bore.
      Fig 12: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Spring Pin
      G03275546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the manual control lever shaft.
    Fig 13: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft
    G03275547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. CAUTION: Do not damage the bore.
    Fig 14: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal
    G03275548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the manual control lever shaft seal.
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