Disassembly And Assembly
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.
- Disassemble the 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th shift rail as follows:
- Rotate the interlock plate until it is opposite of the shift links.
- Slide off the 3rd/4th shift fork and shift link.
- Slide off the 1st/2nd shift fork and shift link.
- Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pin. Remove the interlock plate.
- Disassemble the 5th/6th and reverse shift rail as follows:
- Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pins. Slide the collar and the reverse shift lever from the shift rail.
- Remove the snap ring.
- Slide off the 5th/6th shift lever and shift link.
- Using a press, separate the 5th/6th outer shift rail lever from the inner shift rail lever.
- Inspect the shift rail components.
- Check the rails, shift forks, shift levers and shift links for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
- Check the shift fork pads for wear. Install new pads as necessary.
- To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
- Install new roll pins.