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Selector Mechanism: Assembly

  1. Using a suitable driver, drive in the upper bearing of the gearshift lever shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing Gearshift Lever Shaft Bearings
    G03419733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Drive the seals in with a suitable driver as far as the stop.
    Fig 2: Installing Seal
    G03419734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lower bearing of the gearshift lever shaft.
    • Tighten the gearshift lever shaft nut.
      Fig 3: Installing Gearshift Lever Shaft Lower Bearing
      G03419735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Adjust the gearshift lever shaft end float by tapping on it lightly.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Gearshift Lever Shaft End Float
    G03419736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the selector lever shaft and the guide bracket with the ball joint.
    Fig 5: Installing Selector Lever Shaft And Guide Bracket
    G03419737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, drive the ball sleeve into the selector gate.
    Fig 6: Installing Ball Sleeve Into Selector Gate
    G03419738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Slide the snap ring and washer onto the selector shaft.
    Fig 7: Installing Snap Ring And Washer Onto Selector Shaft
    G03419739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Assemble the selector finger and bracket.
    1. Position the selector finger.
    2. Position the selector finger bracket.
      Fig 8: Assembling Selector Finger And Bracket
      G03419740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the selector finger bracket and the selector shaft.
    Fig 9: Installing Selector Finger Bracket And Selector Shaft
    G03419741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the selector gate and selector shaft to the selector mechanism housing.
    • Install the springs.
      Fig 10: Installing Selector Gate And Selector Shaft To Selector Mechanism Housing
      G03419742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the internal selector mechanism cover using Gasket Maker F8AZ-19B508-AB meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A5.
    Fig 11: Installing Internal Selector Mechanism Cover
    G03419743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the reversing lamp actuating pin.
    Fig 12: Installing Reversing Lamp Actuating Pin
    G03419744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the reversing lamp switch.
    Fig 13: Installing Reversing Lamp Switch
    G03419745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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