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Manual Transmission: Removal

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  1. All Vehicles

    Remove the four screws and the outer shift lever boot.
    Fig 1: Removing Outer Shift Lever Boot
    G01553761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the upper gearshift lever.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Gearshift Lever
    G01553762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the lower shift lever boot.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Shift Lever Boot
    G01553763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the lower gearshift and shift housing.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Gearshift & Shift Housing
    G01553764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  5. Vehicles With Manual Shift Lever

    Shift the transfer case into 4H.
  6. Remove the screws that attach the bezel and boot assembly to the floor.
    Fig 5: Removing Bezel & Boot Assembly
    G01553765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the shift lever to the transfer case control lever assembly, and remove the shift lever, and the bezel and boot assembly.
    1. Slide the bezel and boot assembly upward on the shift lever.
    2. Remove the bolt, the shift lever, and the bezel and boot assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Shift Lever, Bezel & Boot Assembly
    G01553766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  8. All Vehicles

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  9. If the transmission is being disassembled, drain the transmission fluid.
  10. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to the following:
  11. Disconnect the rear driveshaft and position it aside. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFTS & UNIVERSAL JOINTS .
  12. Remove the transfer case, if equipped. For additional information, refer toTRANSFER CASE .
  13. Remove any Power Take-Off (PTO) equipment, if equipped.
  14. Using the special tool, support the transmission.
    • Securely strap the jack to the transmission.
    Fig 7: Securing Jack To Transmission
    G01553767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 8: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts
    G01553768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the RH crossmember nuts.
    Fig 9: Removing Crossmember Nuts (RH)
    G01553769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the LH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 10: Removing Crossmember Nuts (LH)
    G01553770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    G01553771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect wiring harness from the transmission.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Transmission
    G01553772Courtesy 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.
    Fig 13: Removing Clutch Slave Cylinder
    G01553773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the transmission cooling tubes.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Transmission Cooling Tubes
    G01553774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the dust cover bolts.
    Fig 15: Removing Dust Cover Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G01553775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 16: Removing Dust Cover Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G01553776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
    • For vehicles equipped with diesel engines, remove six bolts.
    • For vehicles equipped with gasoline engines, remove seven bolts.
    Fig 17: Removing Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G01553777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the transmission.
    • Move the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the clutch, then lower from the vehicle.
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