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Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOLS

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Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor 307-351 (T97L-70010-A)
CAUTION: Do not pry on the swivel tube to disconnect the transmission shift linkage.
NOTE: Manual shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING for E-series, or JACKING & LIFTING - F150 PICKUP .
  2. Disconnect the digital TR electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Digital TR Electrical Connector
    G03888524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the manual lever shift control cable.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Manual Lever Shift Control Cable
    G03888525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the manual control lever.
    1. Remove the manual control lever nut.
    2. Remove the manual control lever.
      Fig 3: Removing Manual Control Lever
      G03888526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen but do not remove the digital TR sensor bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating Digital TR Sensor Bolts
    G03888527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 5: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots Using Special Tool
    G03888628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snug.
  8. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
    Fig 6: Digital TR Sensor Bolts - With Torque Specifications
    G03929639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
  10. Install the manual control lever.
    1. Position the manual control lever.
    2. Install a new manual lever shaft outer nut.
      Fig 7: Installing Manual Control Lever
      G03888530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. With the manual lever in overdrive, connect the shift lever control cable.
    Fig 8: Connecting Shift Lever Control Cable
    G03888525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Installing Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03888524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.