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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: Locating Upper Gearshift Lever Bolts
    GF0005213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the upper gearshift lever.
  4. Fig 3: Lower Shift Lever Boot
    GF0007177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the lower shift lever boot.
  6. Fig 4: Lower Gearshift Lever & Shift Housing
    GF0007178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the lower gearshift and shift housing.


  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. If the transmission is being disassembled, drain the transmission fluid.
  3. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  4. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES article.
  5. Fig 1: Index-Marking Front Driveshaft To Transfer Case Flange
    GF0007185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to the transfer case flange. Remove and discard the driveshaft bolts.
  6. Disconnect the rear driveshaft and position it aside.
  7. Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Flange Bolts
    GF0007186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transfer case, if equipped. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE article.
  9. Fig 3: Fuel Line Bracket
    GF0007187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the fuel lines from the transmission.
  11. Remove any power take-off (PTO) equipment, if equipped.
  12. Fig 4: Securing Jack To Transmission
    GF0007188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using the special tool, support the transmission.
    • Securely strap the jack to the transmission.
  14. Fig 5: Locating RH Crossmember Bolts
    GF0007189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the RH crossmember nuts.
  16. Fig 6: Locating LH Crossmember Bolts
    GF0007190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the LH crossmember bolts.
  18. Disconnect the wire harness from the crossmember.
  19. Fig 7: Transmission Mount Nuts
    GF0007191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.
  21. Fig 8: Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0007192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.
  23. Fig 9: Wiring Harness
    GF0007193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect wiring harness from the transmission.
  25. Fig 10: Clutch Slave Cylinder
    GF0007194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and position it aside.
    • Push the clutch slave cylinder inward, then rotate counterclockwise 45 degrees to remove.
  27. Fig 11: Transmission Cooling Tubes
    GF0007195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the transmission cooling tubes.
  29. Fig 12: Dust Cover Bolts
    GF0007196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the dust cover bolts.
  31. Fig 13: Transmission-To-Engine Bolt
    GF0007197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 14: Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0007198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the seven transmission-to-engine bolts.
  33. Remove the transmission.
    • Move the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the clutch, then lower from the vehicle.