Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products could cause internal transmission components to fail; this will affect the operation of the transmission.
Use of a fluid other than specified could result in transmission failure.

NOTE: Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes. If a major repair, such as a clutch, band or bearing is required, the automatic transmission must be removed for repair.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the transmission shift linkage.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Linkage
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Remove the digital TR sensor bolts and the digital TR sensor.

Fig 3: Removing Digital TR Sensor And Bolts
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Drain the transmission fluid.
- Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After the fluid has drained remove the bolts.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
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Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.

Fig 6: Removing Transmission Fluid Filter
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Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and the magnet.

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket And Magnet
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Remove the manual control valve detent lever bolt and spring.

Fig 8: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt
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NOTE: Use a shop cloth to protect the transmission case surface.

Fig 9: Removing Manual Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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Remove the manual lever shaft retaining pin.
Remove the manual control lever nut and slide the manual control lever shaft out of the case.

Fig 10: Removing Manual Control Lever Nut And Manual Control Lever Shaft Out Of Case
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CAUTION: Use care not to damage the manual control lever shaft bore or the new seal may leak due to damage to the bore.

Fig 11: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal

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Remove the manual control lever shaft seal.