Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the main control. Refer to MAIN CONTROL .
If equipped, remove the nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.
Clean the cable adjustment lock of any debris.
NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.

NOTE: The column shift is shown, the floor shift is similar.

Disconnect the transmission selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
Remove the bolts and the park rod actuating plate.
1. Remove and discard the roll pin.
2. Hold the selector lever spacer to keep it from falling.
3. Slide the manual control lever shaft out of the case.
4. Remove the manual valve detent lever and park pawl actuator rod as an assembly.
Remove and discard the manual control lever shaft seal.