Seal - Selector Shaft

Special Tools


Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Disconnect the selector rod.
- Remove the selector rod locating pin.





3. Disconnect the stabilizer rod.
- Remove the stabilizer rod locating pin.
4. Remove the intermediate muffler.





5. Remove the bolts and the center heat shield.

6. CAUTION: The transmission flange bolts, nuts, and washers must be removed as matched sets and installed in the original location. The system balance add-on nuts (if equipped) must be installed in the original location.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible coupling (or its fixings) be loosened or removed from the driveshaft

Note: Support the front section of the driveshaft.





Disconnect the transmission flexible joint.
- Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the transmission flange.
- Mark the position of each nut and bolt in relation to the transmission flexible joint.





7. Shorten the length of the driveshaft.
- Using the special tool, loosen the driveshaft locknut and move the driveshaft front section towards the center bearing.





8. Remove the selector rod link.





9. Install a second oil seal over the existing seal.

Installation
1. Install the selector rod link.

2. Note: Install one gram of Premium Long Life Grease, XG-1-K or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESA-M1C75-B, in the alignment bushing prior to installation.

Slide the driveshaft forward until the flexible coupling engages with the transmission flange.

3. CAUTION: Make sure to match the transmission flange attaching bolts, nuts, washers, and balance add-on nuts (if equipped) in their original locations.

CAUTION: Tighten the transmission flange bolts and nuts with hand tools only.

Note: Align the driveshaft index matchmarks.





Install the flex coupling bolts, washers and attaching nuts.





4. Using the special tools, tighten the driveshaft yoke locking nuts.





5. Install the bolts and the center heat shield.
6. Install the intermediate muffler.
7. Install the stabilizer rod and stabilizer rod pin.
8. Install the selector rod and the selector rod pin.
9. Lower the vehicle.