Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the Shift Shaft Fluid Seal Installer, install the manual control lever seal.

Fig 1: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal

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Verify that the manual lever position markings are aligned. Markings should indicate that the manual lever is in the OVERDRIVE position.

Fig 2: Locating Manual Lever Position Markings

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Install the TCM.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Locating TCM Bolts

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Install the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever

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Install the manual control lever nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Lever Nut

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Connect the TCM electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating TCM Electrical Connector

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NOTE: Support the underside of the manual control lever when installing the selector lever cable or damage to the manual control lever or shaft may occur.

Connect the selector lever cable end.

Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable End

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Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L article or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) article.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Check for correct vehicle operation.