Selector Plate: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork.

Place the gear shift plates and the gear selector interlock sleeve in the NEUTRAL position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body.

Fig 1: Locating Gear Shift Plates And Gear Selector Interlock Sleeve

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Rotate the main shift control shaft counterclockwise and pull it rearward to access the pin. Remove the roll pin and discard.

Fig 2: Rotating Main Shift Control Shaft Counterclockwise & Pulling Rearward To Access Pin

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Using a twisting motion, remove the main shift control shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Main Shift Control Shaft Using A Twisting Motion

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Remove the gear shifter forks, the gear shift plates, the pin, the gear selector interlock sleeve and the selector body.

Fig 4: Locating Gear Shifter Forks, Gear Shift Plates, Pin, Gear Selector Interlock Sleeve & Selector Body

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Remove and discard the O-ring.

Fig 5: Removing & Discarding O-Ring

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Inspect the main shift control shaft bushings for wear or damage. Remove the bushings as necessary. Using a suitable puller, remove the main shift control shaft bushings from the transmission case cover. Discard the bushings.

NOTE: Note the orientation of the gear shift plate for assembly reference.

Remove the gear shift plate and the gear shift fork inserts from the shifter forks.

Fig 6: Removing Gear Shift Plate And Gear Shift Fork

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