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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: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    3. Fig 1: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0014070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the selector lever cable.
    4. Fig 2: Selector Lever Cable At Transmission
    GF0014071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the digital TR sensor bolts and the digital TR sensor.
    5. Fig 3: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Bolts
    GF0014072Courtesy 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.
    6. Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    GF0003474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.
    8. Fig 6: Removing Transmission Fluid Filter And Seal
    GF0003478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and the magnet.
    9. 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.
    10. Fig 8: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt
    G04584283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Use a shop cloth to protect the transmission case surface.
  10. Remove the manual lever shaft retaining pin.
    11. Fig 9: Removing Manual Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    GF0012381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the manual control lever nut and slide the manual control lever shaft out of the case.
    12. Fig 10: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft
    GF0012382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Use care not to damage the manual control lever shaft bore or the new seal may leak due to damage to the bore.
  12. Remove the manual control lever shaft seal.
    13. Fig 11: Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal
    GF0003512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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