Section 766 (Manual Transmission - F-150): Removal: Transmission

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
	Clutch Coupling Tool	308-182 (T88T-70522-A)
	High-Lift Transmission Jack	164-R3508 or equivalent

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Unclip the console cover, then slide the cover and boot assembly up.

Fig 1: Identifying Shifter Boot & Cover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the gearshift lever nut.

Fig 2: Removing Gearshift Lever Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the gearshift lever nut on the LH side of the lever, then tighten the nut to remove the eccentric stud out of the gearshift lever. Remove the upper gearshift lever.

Fig 3: Removing Eccentric Stud Out Of Gearshift Lever

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 4 screws and the lower boot.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the 4 bolts and the lower gearshaft lever.
If transmission disassembly is required, remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
- Install the drain plug after draining all the fluid.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Drain Plug

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
Disconnect the starter motor ground wire, then remove the 2 starter motor bolts and the starter motor. Using mechanic's wire, position the starter motor aside.
- To install, tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Starter Motor

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the wire harness from the transmission and disconnect both of the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.

Fig 6: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connectors

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.

Fig 7: Locating Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.

Fig 8: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the front stabilizer bracket nuts and the brackets. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article. Move the front stabilizer bar downward to position it out of the way.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the fuel lines and the wire harness from the rear of the transmission. Position them aside.

Fig 9: Locating Fuel Lines Nuts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, disconnect the clutch hydraulic line.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Clutch Hydraulic Line

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position a suitable jack under the transmission. Secure the transmission to the jack with a safety strap.

Fig 11: Locating Safety Strap

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 2 exhaust hanger bolts, and remove the hanger.

Fig 12: Locating Exhaust Hanger Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 2 exhaust heat shield bolts.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

Fig 13: Locating Exhaust Heat Shield Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 4 crossmember nuts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 14: Locating Crossmember Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 2 transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 98 Nm (72 lb-ft).

Fig 15: Locating Transmission Mount Nuts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the transmission mount from the transmission.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the upper transmission-to-engine bolts. Remove 9 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- To install, tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
Pull the transmission rearward until the input shift is clear of the pressure plate, then lower the transmission from the vehicle.