Park System: Installation

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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: Installing Output Shaft Bearing For Slip Yoke Models And Bushing For Fixed Yoke Models
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the seals when installing the output shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Output Shaft And Park Gear Assembly

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If the output shaft was removed, install the output shaft and park gear assembly.
Install the park pawl shaft.
1. Install the park pawl shaft.
2. Install the park pawl.
3. Install the park pawl return spring.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Park Pawl Shaft, Park Pawl And Return Spring
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Install the parking rod guide plate.
1. Install the parking rod guide plate.
2. Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod Guide Plate And Bolt
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Install a new extension housing gasket.

Fig 5: Installing Extension Housing Gasket
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Install the extension housing and the nine bolts.

Fig 6: Installing Extension Housing And Nine Bolts
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED YOKE

Using the special tool, install a new output shaft nut.

Fig 7: Installing Output Shaft Nut Using Special Tool
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Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 8: Connecting Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Lower the transmission onto the rear mount and install the bolts.

Fig 9: Installing Bolts
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION-MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE

Install the transmission-mounted parking brake.
1. Install a new transmission-mounted parking brake gasket.
2. Keeping the vent in an upward position, install the transmission-mounted parking brake assembly.
3. Install the transmission-mounted parking retaining bolts.
  
  Fig 10: Installing Transmission-Mounted Parking Retaining Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the transmission-mounted parking brake linkage.
1. Compress the spring on the actuating cable and install the cable into the cable housing.
2. Install the actuating cable end onto the actuating lever and install the pin.
3. Install the hair pin retaining clip into the pin.
4. Connect the return spring to the pin.
  
  Fig 11: Connecting Return Spring To Pin
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If equipped, install the output shaft flange.
1. Install the output shaft flange.
2. Install a new bolt.
  
  Fig 12: Installing Output Shaft Flange And Bolt
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Install the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
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 0.24 liter (0.5 pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).