Park System: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For internal park mechanism service, refer to MANUAL CONTROL LEVER SHAFT AND SEAL .

Remove the extension housing and the extension housing gasket. For additional information, refer to EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL AND BUSHING .
Remove the parking rod guide plate.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the parking rod guide plate.
Fig 1: Removing Parking Rod Guide Plate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If installing a new park gear, refer to OUTPUT SHAFT - CHECK DIESEL ENGINE or OUTPUT SHAFT - CHECK GAS ENGINE .

Fig 2: Removing Park Pawl Shaft

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the park pawl shaft.
1. Remove the park pawl return spring.
2. Remove the park pawl.
3. Remove the park pawl shaft.