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Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Disconnect the shift cable end.
    Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable End
    G04657355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector
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  6. Remove the manual control lever nut.
    Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Lever Nut
    G04657357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the manual control lever.
    Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever
    G04657358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts and remove the TCM.
    Fig 5: Locating Bolts & TCM
    G04657359Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using a suitable pick, remove the manual control lever seal.
Fig 6: Locating Manual Control Lever Seal
G04657360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.