Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the special tool, install the manual control lever shaft seal.
- Install the manual control lever shaft.
- Install the manual control lever shaft.
- Install the manual control lever nut.
- Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Install the manual control lever shaft retaining pin.
- Install the manual valve detent lever spring and bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install a new transmission fluid filter and seal as required.
- Position the magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
- Install the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.
- Position the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket in place.
- Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
- Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the bolts.
- Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.
- Tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- With the manual lever in overdrive, connect the selector lever cable.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
- Fill the transmission to the correct fluid level, using clean transmission fluid.
CAUTION:
If installing a new transmission fluid 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 transmission fluid filter and seal. The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present.
NOTE:
The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage, if not damaged, the transmission fluid pan gasket should be reused.
NOTE:
Manual control lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
CAUTION:
Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
NOTE:
Start by filling the transmission with 4.7L (5 qt) of clean transmission fluid.