Manual Control Lever Shaft & Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the selector lever cable end.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
NOTE: The pin should be driven up through the manual control lever.

Remove and discard the manual control valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 2: Locating Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
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Using the Roll Pin Set, remove the manual control lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 3: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Retaining Pin Using Roll Pin Set
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the manual control lever bore.

Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
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Using the Pilot Bearing Remover, remove the manual control lever shaft seal and discard.

Fig 5: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal Using Pilot Bearing Remover
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