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Gearshift Lever: Disassembly

  1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  2. Shift the gearshift lever into the third gear.
  3. Detach the gearshift cable from the gearshift lever (gearshift linkage shown removed for clarity).
    Fig 1: Detaching Gearshift Cable From Gearshift Lever
    G03193494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Detach the selector cable from the selector lever (gearshift linkage shown removed for clarity).
    Fig 2: Detaching Selector Cable From Selector Lever
    G03193495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the gearshift linkage upper housing retaining bolts (gearshift linkage shown removed for clarity).
    Fig 3: Removing Gearshift Linkage Upper Housing Retaining Bolts
    G03193496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Note the position of the retaining plate.
    Fig 4: Noting Position Of Retaining Plate
    G03193497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Note the position of the retaining plate.
  8. Remove the selector lever circlip.
    • Discard the circlip.
    • Remove the washer.
      Fig 5: Removing Selector Lever Circlip
      G03193498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the selector lever.
Fig 6: Removing Selector Lever
G03193499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.