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Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Removal

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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 .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G04584353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the transmission shift linkage.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Linkage
    G04584354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the digital TR sensor bolts and the digital TR sensor.
    Fig 3: Removing Digital TR Sensor And Bolts
    G04584355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 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
      G04584256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Transmission Fluid Filter
    G03929644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and the magnet.
    Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket And Magnet
    G03888536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the manual control valve detent lever bolt and spring.
    Fig 8: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt
    G04584283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Use a shop cloth to protect the transmission case surface.
    Fig 9: Removing Manual Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G04584361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the manual lever shaft retaining pin.
  11. 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
    G04584362Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. 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
    G04584363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the manual control lever shaft seal.
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