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Installation

Special Tools:





Special Tool(s)

1. Using the High Lift Transmission Jack, raise and position the transmission to the engine and clutch.
^ Use a clutch aligner to a align the clutch disc.





2. Install the nine bolts.





3. Install the crossmember bolts.





4. Install the nuts.





5. Install the nuts.





6. Install the bolts.





7. Remove the transmission jack.





8. Install the clutch slave cylinder.
^ Push in and rotate the clutch slave cylinder clockwise 45 degrees to install.

9. Install the starter.
10. Install the transfer case, if equipped.
11. Connect the rear driveshaft.
12. Install any Power Take-Off (PTO) equipment, if equipped.





13. Connect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector then attach the harness to the transmission.
14. Refill the transmission with the specified amount.
^ Refill the transmission with MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON.

15. Lower the vehicle.





16. Install a new gasket and the lower gear shift lever.





17. Install the gearshift lever upper boot.





18. Install the upper gearshift lever.





19. Install the four screws and the gearshift lever boot.
20. Connect the battery ground cable.