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Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Loosen the four converter-to-manifold nuts.
    Fig 1: Loosening Four Converter-To-Manifold Nuts
    G03281530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Removal Sequence
    G03281531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  5. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .

Item 1: Output Shaft Flange Coupler Removal Note 

    CAUTION: Index-mark (color paint) the bolts, washers, nuts and the flex coupling to the transmission flange to make sure they are installed in the same location. Components that are not assembled in their original location can cause drive shaft imbalance.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts retaining the flex coupling to the driveshaft.
    Fig 3: Index-Marking Front Driveshaft Pinion Flange
    G03281532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Index-mark the front driveshaft pinion flange. Remove the three nuts, washers and bolts.

Item 2: Driveshaft Removal Note 

  1. Slide the front shaft assembly rearward and support.
    Fig 4: Sliding Front Shaft Assembly Rearward
    G03281533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: Transmission Support Screws Removal Note 

    WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
  2. Remove the transmission mount and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
    Fig 5: Removing Transmission Mount
    G03281534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 5: Transmission Range TR Sensor Electrical Connector Removal Note 

  1. Remove and discard the tie strap from the digital TR sensor connector boot.
    Fig 6: Removing Tie Strap From Digital TR Sensor Connector Boot
    G03281535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Slide the rubber boot back and disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
    G03281536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 6: Transmission Range Selector Lever Eyelet Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
    G03281537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 8: Transmission Range TR Sensor Installation Note 

    CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.
    Fig 9: Installing Digital TR Sensor
    G03281538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the screws.

Item 7: Transmission Range TR Sensor Screws Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
    NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 10: Aligning/Tightening Digital TR Sensor
    G03281539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.

Item 6: Transmission Range Selector Lever Eyelet Installation Note 

  1. Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.
    Fig 11: Connecting Transmission Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
    G03281540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 5: Transmission Range TR Sensor Electrical Connector Installation Note 

  1. Reconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Reconnecting Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03281541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Slide the boot over the digital TR sensor connector and install a tie strap.
    Fig 13: Installing/Securing Boot Over Digital TR Sensor Connector
    G03281542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: Transmission Support Screws Installation Note 

  1. Install the rear support screws.
    Fig 14: Installing Rear Support Screws
    G03281543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1: Output Shaft Flange Coupler Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Align the index marks or a driveshaft imbalance can occur.
    Fig 15: Aligning Index Marks On Companion Flange
    G03281544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Align the index marks on the companion flange made during removal and position the driveshaft in place.
    2. CAUTION: Install the bolts, washers, and nuts in their original position or driveshaft imbalance can occur. Install the driveshaft flex coupling bolts with the head of the bolt seated against the flange, and the nuts seated against the flex coupling.
    Fig 16: Installing Nuts, Washers And Bolts
    G03281545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the three nuts, washers and bolts.
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