Gearshift Lever and Boot: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the lower gearshift lever and gearshift lever blocks into the shift housing.
- Install the gearshift lever blocks with the notches facing downward.
- Install the shift housing.
- Apply Gasket Maker to the sealing surfaces.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Install the lower shift lever boot.
- Apply Threadlock and Sealer to the gearshift lever bolts, and install the upper gearshift lever.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Install the shift lever boot.
CAUTION:
Do not use a silicone sealing compound.
NOTE:
Do not wait longer than 10 minutes to tighten the bolts due to the rapid cure time of the sealant.