Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Remove the screws and the underbody cover.

Fig 1: Locating Underbody Cover And Screws
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Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable End On Manual Control Lever
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Remove the nut and the manual control lever.

Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Lever With Mounting Nut
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Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
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Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers On Main Control Cover Stud Bolts
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Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nuts
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NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

Fig 9: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts

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Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.
Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 10: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolt and the TR sensor detent spring.

Fig 11: Locating TR Sensor Detent Spring And Bolt
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Using a small pair of Vise Grips® or an equivalent suitable tool, remove and discard the TR sensor locking pin.

Fig 12: Locating TR Sensor Locking Pin
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Slide the manual shaft out of the transaxle case.

Fig 13: Locating Manual Control Lever Shaft
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Using a suitable tool, remove the manual control lever shaft seal.

Fig 14: Locating Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal
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