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Fig 1: Locating Gearshift Lever Boot Screws
GF0005212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the four shift lever boot screws. Pull the shift lever boot upward to access the shift housing.
  2. Fig 2: Shift Housing Bolts
    GF0007199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the four shift housing bolts and the shift housing.


  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
  2. If the transmission is being disassembled, drain the transmission fluid.
  3. Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft & Transfer Case Flange
    GF0007200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to the transfer case flange. Remove and discard the driveshaft bolts.
  4. Disconnect the rear driveshaft and position it aside.
  5. Remove the transfer case, if equipped. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE article.
  6. Remove the power take-off (PTO) equipment, if equipped.
  7. Fig 2: Securing Jack To Transmission
    GF0007188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, support the transmission.
    • Securely strap the jack to the transmission.
  9. Fig 3: Right Crossmember Nuts
    GF0007201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the RH crossmember nuts.
  11. Fig 4: Left Crossmember Nuts
    GF0007202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the LH crossmember nuts.
  13. Disconnect the wire harness from the crossmember.
  14. Fig 5: Transmission Mount Nuts
    GF0007203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.
  16. Fig 6: Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0007204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.
  18. Disconnect wiring harness from the transmission.
  19. Fig 7: Clutch Slave Cylinder
    GF0007194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and position it aside.
    • Push the clutch slave cylinder inward, then rotate counterclockwise 45 degrees to remove.
  21. Fig 8: Transmission Cooling Tubes
    GF0007205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the transmission cooling tubes.
  23. Fig 9: Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0007206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the six transmission-to-engine bolts.
  25. Remove the transmission
    • Move the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the clutch, then lower from the vehicle.