1969 FORD MUSTANG ECU

07-03-13
FMX Transmission

07-03-13

EXTENSION HOUSING

BUSHING AND REAR SEAL

REPLACEMENT

1.
Disconnect the drive shaft from

the transmission.

2.
Carefully remove the seal with

the tools shown in Fig. 18.

3.
Remove the bushing as shown in

Fig. 19. Use the bushing remover

carefully so that the spline seal is not

damaged.

4.
When installing a new bushing

use the special tool shown in Fig. 20.

5.
Before installing a new seal, in-

spect the sealing surface of the univer-

sal joint yoke for scores. If scores are

found, replace the yoke.

6. Inspect the counterbore of the

housing for burrs. Polish off all burrs

with crocus cloth.

7.
Install the seal into the housing

with tool shown in Fig. 21. The seal

should be firmly seated in the bore.

PARKING PAWL

REPLACEMENT

1.
On Ford and Meteor vehicles,

loosen the right front scuff plate and

lift the carpet back until the rear band

adjusting stud access hole is accessi-

ble.

Remove the access hole plug and,

with Tool 7195-C or Tool T58L-

7195-A, loosen the adjusting stud lock

nut. Turn the adjusting stud in until

the tool handle overruns. This will

tighten the rear band around the plan-

et carrier and will hold the planet car-

rier and clutch assemblies in position

during the parking pawl repair opera-

tion.

2.
Raise the vehicle and drain the

fluid from the transmission.

3.
Place the adjustable support

stand under the rear of the engine.

4.
Remove the driveshaft.

5.
Disconnect the parking brake

cables from the crossmember and

equalizer bracket.

6. Remove the engine rear

support-to-extension housing bolts.

7.
Remove the bolt that secures the

engine rear support to the crossmemb-

er. Raise the engine with the adjusta-

ble support stand just high enough to

provide clearance for removing the

support.

8. Lower the jack until the exten-

sion housing just clears the crossmem-

ber to remove all weight from the

housing.

9. Disconnect the speedometer

cable from the transmission.

10.
Remove the transmission pan

and fluid filter.

11.
On a Fairlane, Montego,

Mustang or Cougar, loosen the rear
EXTENSION HOUSING

Tool-T57P-7697-A

or 7000-G or AD

D1O25-B

FIG. 79—Removing Extension

Housing Bushing

BUSHING

Tool—T57P-7697-B

7000-HF

EXTENSION HOUSING

D1O26-B

FIG. 20—Installing Extension

Housing Bushing

band adjusting screw lock nut and

tighten the adjusting screw to 24 in-lbs

torque. This will tighten the rear band

around the planet carrier and will hold

the planet carrier and clutch assem-

blies in position during the parking

pawl repair operation.

12.
Remove the vacuum control di-

aphragm unit and control rod.

13.
Remove the main control valve

rear support assembly from the case.

14.
Remove the extension housing

attaching bolts and housing.

15.
Remove the output shaft and

assembly retaining bolts and valve as-

sembly.

16.
Remove the parking pawl pin

from the case with a magnet.

17.
Working from inside of the

case,
drive on the shoulder of the tog-

gle lever (Fig. 52) pin with a small

punch to move the retaining plug part

way out of the case. Remove the plug

with a pair of pliers.

18.
To remove the toggle lever pin,

slide the toggle lever toward tlfe front

of the case. Cock the lever to one side

to apply pressure on the pin, then
move the toggle to the rear of the case

to move the pin outward. Repeat this

procedure until the pin can be re-

moved from the case. Lift the pawl

and toggle from the case as an assem-

bly.

19.
Remove the pawl and toggle

lever as an assembly.

20.
Position the new parking pawl

and link assembly, then install the

toggle lever pin and the plug.

21.
Secure the pawl to the case

with the pawl pin.

22.
Position a new gasket on the

front of the support and at the rear.

Hold them in place with transmission

fluid or vaseline.

23.
Make sure that the thrust wash-

er is in place, then position the sup-

port and output shaft in place making

sure that the pressure tubes are en-

tered in the case.

24.
Secure the extension housing to

the case with the attaching bolts.

25.
Install the main control valve

assembly.

26.
Adjust the front band.

27.
Adjust the rear band on a Fair-

lane,
Montego, Mustang or Cougar.

28.
Position the vacuum control rod

in the case. Install the vacuum dia-

phragm unit.

29.
Install the filter, transmission

pan and a new gasket.

30.
Connect the speedometer cable

to the extension housing.

31.
Raise the transmission high

enough to position the engine rear

support on the crossmember. Secure

the support with the attaching bolt.

32.
Lower the transmission and re-

move the jack. Install the two exten-

sion housing-to-engine rear support

attaching bolts.

33.
Connect the parking brake

cables to the equalizer.

34.
Install the driveshaft, then

lower the vehicle.

35.
On Ford and Meteor vehicles,

adjust the rear band.

36.
Fill the transmission to the cor-

rect level with the specified fluid.

Too/—
T6U-7657-A or 8,

7657-AA, or 7657 AB

EXTENSION HOUSING

REAR SEAL

FIG. 21—Installing Extension Housing Sealprocarmanuals.com

07-03-14
FMX Transmission

07-03-14

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

An oil impregnated plastic grommet

is incorporated in the end of the man-

ual shift linkage lever arm on all col-

umn shift vehicles. A special tool

T67P-7341-A is required to install the

grommet in the manual lever, and to

install the manual linkage rod into the

grommet. Refer to Part 7-1, Section

2,
for the grommet replacement pro-

cedures.

TRANSMISSION AND

CONVERTER REPLACEMENT—

FORD-METEOR

REMOVAL

1.
Drive the vehicle on a hoist, but

do not raise at this time.

2.
Remove the two upper bolts and

lock washers which attach the con-

verter housing to the engine.

3.
Raise the vehicle and remove the

cover from the lower front side of the

converter housing. Drain the fluid

from the transmission.

4.
Remove one of the converter

drain plugs. Then rotate the converter

180 degrees and remove the other

plug. Do not attempt to turn the con-

verter with a wrench on the converter

stud nuts. If desired, the converter

may be drained after the unit has been

removed from the vehicle.

5.
Disconnect the fluid filler tube

from the transmission case. Discon-

nect the vacuum hose from the vacu-

um diaphragm unit and the tube from

the extension housing clip.

6. When the fluid has stopped

draining from the transmission and

converter, remove the flywheel to con-

verter nuts and flat washers. Install

the drain plugs in the converter and

torque to specifications. Install the

converter housing front plate to hold

the converter in place when the trans-

mission is removed.

7.
Disconnect the starter cables

from the starter and remove the start-

er.

8. Disconnect the oil cooler lines

from the transmission. Remove the

transmission vent tube.

9. Disconnect the downshift linkage

from the transmission.

10.
Disconnect the selector rod from

the transmission manual lever with

T67P-7341-A.

11.
Disconnect the speedometer

cable from the extension housing, and

remove the driveshaft.
12.
Support the transmission on a

stand. Remove the engine rear support

to transmission bolts, and raise the

transmission slightly to take the

weight off the cross member. Remove

the cross member. Support the rear

part of the engine.

13.
Remove the remaining convert-

er housing to engine attaching bolts.

Move the assembly to the rear and

down to remove it.

INSTALLATION

1.
If the converter has been re-

moved from the converter housing,

carefully position the converter in the

housing, and then install the housing

lower front cover plate to prevent the

converter from slipping out of the

housing.

2.
Install the transmission vent

tube.
Rotate the converter until the

studs adjacent to the drain plugs are

in a vertical position.

3.
Rotate the flywheel as required

to align the drain plug holes with the

drain plugs in the converter. With the

transmission mounted on a support

stand, move the converter and trans-

mission assembly forward into posi-

tion, using care not to damage the fly-

wheel and the converter pilot.

4.
Install the converter lower

housing-to-engine bolts, then torque

the bolts to specification.

5.
Install the cross member.

6. Lower the transmission until the

extension housing rests on the cross

member, and then install the extension

housing-to-cross member bolts.

7.
The converter must rest squarely

against the flywheel. This indicates

that the converter pilot is not binding

in the engine crankshaft.

8. Install the converter attaching

nuts and flat washers. Install the ac-

cess plates.

9. Connect the oil cooler inlet and

outlet lines to the transmission case.

10.
Coat the front universal joint

yoke seal and spline with B8A-

19589-A lubricant, and install the

drive shaft.

11.
Connect the speedometer cable

at the transmission.

12.
Using tool T67P-7341-A install

a new grommet in the manual lever.

Then secure the manual selector rod

to the lever.

13.
Connect the downshift linkage

and bushing at the transmission

throttle lever.
14.
Install the starter motor.

15.
Connect the fluid filter tube to

the transmission case. Connect the

vacuum hose to the vacuum dia-

phragm unit and the tube to its clip.

16.
Lower the transmission support

stand. Then install the upper two con-

verter housing-to-engine bolts and

tighten them to specification.

17.
Lower the vehicle and fill the

transmission with transmission fluid,

following the recommended procedure.

18.
Check the transmission, con-

verter assembly, and fluid cooler lines

for fluid leaks, and then adjust the

manual and downshift linkages.

TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

WITHOUT CONVERTER—

FORD-METEOR

The frame construction of the con-

vertible will not permit the transmis-

sion to be moved rearward enough to

clear the turbine shaft from the con-

verter. For this reason, the converter

and transmission must be removed as

a unit from this model.

REMOVAL

1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

2.
Drain the fluid from the trans-

mission.

3.
Disconnect the hose from the

vacuum diaphragm unit and the tube

from its clip. Disconnect the fluid fill-

er tube from the case.

4.
Remove the cover from the lower

front side of the converter housing.

5.
Remove one of the converter

drain plugs. Then rotate the converter

180 degrees and remove the other

plug. Do not attempt to turn the con-

verter with a wrench on the converter

stud nuts.

6. Disconnect the drive shaft from

the rear axle, and remove the drive

shaft.

7.
Disconnect the fluid cooler lines

from the transmission. Remove the

vent tube.

8. Disconnect the downshift linkage

at the transmission.

9. Disconnect the selector rod from

the transmission manual lever with

tool T67P-7341-A.

10.
Disconnect the speedometer

cable at the extension housing.

11.
Remove the two engine rear

support to transmission bolts.

12.
Position a transmission jack

under the transmission and raise it

slightly to take the weight off the

cross member.procarmanuals.com

07-03-26
FMX Transmission
07-03-26

MANUAL SHAFT

AND LEVER
DETENT SPRING—«^ DETENT PLUNGER

DETENT

/ LEVER
MANUAL SHAFT
NUT

INNER DOWNSHIFT LEVER

/ DOWNSHIFT

/ SHAFT
NUT
TOGGLE LIFT

ijG
LEVER SPRING

TOGGLE LEVER-

PAWL RETURN SPRING-

TOGGLE LEVER
PIN-

PLUG'

D1967-A

FIG. 52—Transmission Case Control Linkage

pawl return spring. Assemble
the tog-

gle lever
to the
link with
the
toggle

link
pin.
Position
the
pawl return

spring over
the
toggle link pin,
and se-

cure
it in
place with
the
washer
and

the small retainer clip
(Fig. 52). In-

stall
the
assembly
in the
transmission

case
by
installing
the
pawl
pin and the

toggle lever
pin.
Install
the
torsion

lever assembly. Position
the
spring
on

the torsion lever with
a
screwdriver.

Make certain that
the
short side
of

toggle does
not
extend beyond
the

largest diameter
of the
ball
or the
tog-

gle lever
pin
(Fig. 52).
Tap the
toggle

lever
in or out as
necessary
to
center

the toggle lever
on the
ball.

4.
Install
the
manual lever
and

shaft
in the
transmission case. Posi-

tion
the
detent lever
on the
shaft,
and

secure
it
with
a nut.
Tighten
the nut

to 20-30 ft-lbs torque. Rotate
the

manual lever
to the
rear
of the
case.

Position
the
detent spring
in the
case.

Press Ram
Hold
the
detent plug
on the
spring

with
a
3/16-inch socket wrench, then

depress
the
spring until
the
plug
is

flush with
the
case. Carefully rotate

the manual lever
to the
front
of the

case
to
secure
the
plug.
A
piece
of

thin walled tubing
may be
used
to

depress
the
plug
if a
small socket

wrench
is not
available.

5.
Position
the
ends
of the
parking

pawl operating
rod in the
detent lever

and toggle lift lever,
and
secure with

the
two
small retaining pins.

6. Install
a new
seal
on the
down-

shift lever shaft, then install
the
lever

and shaft
in the
case. Position
the

inner downshift lever
on the
inner
end

of
the
shaft with
the
mark
O
facing

toward
the
center
of the
case. Install

the lock washer
and nut,
then tighten

the
nut to
17-20 ft-lbs torque.

7.
Check
the
operation
of the
link-

age.
The
linkage should operate freely

without binding.

Handle

Tool -
T64L.7003-BS

REMOVAL
Tool - T64L-7003-A5

INSTALLATION
D 1745-B

FIG. 53—Replacing Transmission Case Bushing
TRANSMISSION CASE

BUSHING REPLACEMENT

1.
If the
transmission case bushing

is
to be
replaced, press
the
bushing

out
of the
case with
the
tools shown
in

Fig.
53.

2.
Install
a new
transmission case

bushing with
the
tool shown
in Fig.

53.

ASSEMBLY
OF
TRANSMISSION

Do
not use
force
to
assemble
mat-

ing parts.
If the
parts
do not
assemble

freely, examine them
for the
cause_pf

the difficulty. Always
use new
gaskets

and seals during
the
assembly opera-

tions.

CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES

1.
Install
the
front band
in the

transmission case
so
that
the
anchor

end
is
aligned with
the
anchor
in the

case.

2.
Make sure
the
thrust washer
is

in place
on the
input shaft. Lift
the

clutch assemblies
out of the
holding

block.
Do not
allow
the
clutches
to

separate.

3.
Install
the
clutch sub-assemblies

in
the
transmission case while posi-

tioning
the
servo band
on the
drum.

Hold
the
units together while install-

ing them (Fig.
25).

CENTER SUPPORT,

ONE-WAY CLUTCH,

PINION CARRIER,
AND

OUTPUT SHAFT

The production center supports
are

chamfered
at the
edge
of the
race

(Fig.
54). The
service center supports

are
not
chamfered.
The
following
as-

sembly procedures cover both types
of

center supports.

Installation—Center Support

With Chamfered Edge

1.
Install
the
center support
and the

rear band
in the
case.

2.
Install
the
primary
sun
gear rear

thrust bearing race, needle bearing,

and front thrust bearing race
if
used

in
the
planet carrier using petroleum

jelly
to
retain them
in
place.

3.
Lubricate
the
bearing surface
on

the center support,
the
rollers
of the

planetary clutch,
and the cam
race
in

the carrier with petroleum jelly
(Fig.

54).

4.
Install
the
planetary clutch
in the

carrier (Fig.
55).procarmanuals.com

07-04-05
C-6 Automatic Transmission

07-04-05

IN-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS

CONTROL LINKAGE

ADJUSTMENTS

The transmission control linkage

adjustments should be performed in

the order in which they appear in this

section of the manual.

THROTTLE AND

DOWNSHIFT LINKAGE

ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the throttle linkage is im-

portant to be certain the throttle and

kickdown systems are properly adjust-

ed. The kickdown system should come

in when the accelerator is pressed

through detent, and not before detent.

Refer to Group 10 for detailed

throttle and downshift linkage adjust-

ment procedures.

MANUAL LINKAGE

ADJUSTMENT

Column Shift

1.
Place the selector lever in the D

position tight against the stop.

2.
Loosen the shift rod adjusting

nut at point A (Fig. 4, 5, 6 or 7).

3.
Shift the manual lever at the

transmission into the D detent posi-

tion, third from the rear.

4.
Make sure that the selector lever

has not moved from the D stop; then,

tighten the nut at point A to 10-20 ft-

lbs.

5.
Check the transmission operation

for all selector lever detent positions.

Console Shift

1.
Position the transmission selec-

tor lever in the D position.

2.
Raise the vehicle and loosen the

manual lever shift rod retaining nut

(Fig. 8, 9 or 10). Move the transmis-

sion manual lever to the D position,

fourth detent position from the back

of the transmission.

3.
With the transmission selector

lever and manual lever in the D posi-

tions,
torque the retaining nut 10 to

20 ft-lbs.

4.
Check the operation of the trans-

mission in each selector lever position.
COLUMN SHIFT LEVER

SHIFT ROD

TRANSMISSION

MANUAL LEVER

D2031-A

FIG. 4—Manual Linkage—Column Shift—Ford-Mercury-Meteor

TRANSMISSION

MANUAL LEVER

FIG. 5—Manual Linkage—Column Shift—Fairlane-Montego

NEUTRAL START SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT-

CONSOLE SHIFT

On vehicles equipped with a

column-mounted neutral start switch,

refer to Part 7-1, Section 2, for the

adjustment procedures.

FORD, MERCURY

AND METEOR

1.
With the manual linkage proper-

ly adjusted, check the starter en-

gagement circuit in all positions. The

circuit must be open in all drive posi-

tions and closed only in park and neu-

tral.

2.
Remove the four screws and

plates securing the selector lever
D2032-M

the

handle to the lever. Remove

handle and detent control.

3.
Remove the two screws from the

rear of the console top panel. Pull the

panel back to unhook it from the

front of the console and remove the

panel.

4.
Loosen the two combination

starter neutral and back-up light

switch attaching screws (Fig. 11).

5.
Move the selector lever back and

forth until the gauge pin (No. 43 drill)

can be fully inserted into the gauge

pin holes (Fig. 11).

6. Place the transmission selector

lever firmly against the stop of the

neutral detent position.

7.
Slide the combination starter

neutral and back-up light switch for-

ward or rearward as required, untilprocarmanuals.com

07-04-06
C-6 Automatic Transmission
0704-06

TRANSMISSION

MANUAL LEVER

STUD-7B415

ENGAGE FLATS OF STUD IN SLOT OF

ROD BEFORE APPLYING TORQUE

FIG. 6—Manual Linkage—Column Shift—Lincoln Continental

INNER BRACKET-7C431

TRANSMISSION

MANUAL LEVER

ROD-7326

SHIFT ROD-7A024

ENGAGE FLAT OF STUD IN SLOT
OF

ROD BEFORE APPLYING TORQUE
POINT A

BRACKET ASSEMBLY-7C324

D1831-A

FIG.
7—Manual
Linkage—Column Shift—Thunderbird-Continental Mark
III

the switch lever contacts
the
selector

lever actuator.
If an
adjustment
can

not
be
made
by
rotating
the
switch,

loosen
the
actuator lever attaching

bolt
and
adjust
the
lever (Fig.
11).

8. Tighten
the
neutral start switch

attaching screws.
If the
actuator lever
was adjusted, tighten
the
actuator

lever bolt.

9. Turn
the
ignition
key to the

ACC position
and
place
the
selector

lever
in the
reverse position
and
check

the operation
of the
back-up lights.

Turn
the key off.
D2033-A

10.
Place
the
console
top
panel
on

the console
and
install
the
retaining

screws.

11.
Position
the
selector lever
de-

tent control
and
handle
on the
selector

lever
and
secure with
the
four plates

and attaching screws.

FAIRLANE-MONTEGO

1.
With
the
manual linkage proper-

ly adjusted, check
the
starter
en-

gagement circuit
in all
positions.
The

circuit must
be
open
in all
drive posi-

tions
and
closed only
in
park
and neu-

tral.

2.
Remove
the
selector lever handle

from
the
lever.

3.
Remove
the
trim panel from
the

top
of the
console.

4.
Remove
the
cover
and
dial indi-

cator
as an
assembly.

5.
Remove
the six
screws that
se-

cure
the
selector lever retainer
to the

selector lever housing. Lift
the
retainer

from
the
housing.

6. Loosen
the two
combination

starter neutral
and
back-up light

switch attaching screws (Fig.
12).

7.
Move
the
selector lever back
and

forth until
the
gauge
pin
(No.
43
drill)

can
be
fully inserted into
the
gauge

pin holes (Fig.
12).

8. Place
the
transmission selector

lever firmly against
the
stop
of the

neutral detent position.procarmanuals.com

07-04-09
C-6 Automatic Transmission
07-04-09

MUSTANG AND COUGAR

1.
With the manual lever properly

adjusted, loosen the two switch attach-

ing bolts (Fig. 13).

2.
With the transmission manual

lever in neutral, rotate the switch and

insert the gauge pin (No. 43 drill

shank end) into the gauge pin holes of

the switch. The gauge pin has to be

inserted to a full 31/64 inch into the

three holes of the switch (Fig. 13).

3.
Torque the two switch attaching

bolts to specification. Remove the

gauge pin from the switch.

4.
Check the operation of the

switch. The engine should start only

with the transmission selector lever in

Neutral and Park.

NEUTRAL START SWITCH

REPLACEMENT—CONSOLE

SHIFT

On vehicles equipped with a

column-mounted neutral start switch,

refer to Part 7-1, Section 2, for the

replacement procedures.

FORD, MERCURY

AND METEOR

1.
Remove the four screws and

plates securing the selector lever

handle to the lever. Remove the

handle and detent control.

2.
Remove the two screws from the

rear of the console top panel. Pull the

panel back to unhook it from the

front of the console and remove the

panel.

3.
Remove the two screws securing

the dial indicator assembly to the se-

lector lever housing and remove the

indicator assembly.

4.
Disconnect the neutral start

switch wires at the plug connector.

Remove the wires from under the re-

taining clip.

5.
Remove the two screws securing

the neutral start switch to the selector

lever housing and remove the switch

(Fig. 11).

6. Position the neutral start switch

to the selector lever housing and in-

stall the two attaching screws.

7.
Adjust the neutral start switch as

outlined under the Neutral Start

Switch Adjustment procedures in this

section.

8. Connect the neutral start switch

Wires to the plug connector. Position

the wires in the retaining clip and

close the clip.

9. Place the console top panel on

the console and install the retaining

screws.
NEUTRAL START

SWITCH

D1459-A

FIG. 73—Neutral Start Switch

Adjustment—Console Shift—

Mustang and Cougar

10.
Position the selector lever de-

tent control and handle on the selector

lever and secure with the four plates

and attaching screws.

FAIRLANE AND MONTEGO

1.
Remove the selector lever handle

from the lever.

2.
Remove the trim panel from the

top of the console.

3.
Remove the cover and dial indi-

cator as an assembly.

4.
Remove the four screws that se-

cure the selector lever retainer to the

selector lever housing. Lift the retainer

from the housing.

5.
Remove the two screws securing

the neutral start switch to the selector

lever housing. Disconnect the neutral

start switch wires at the plug connec-

tor and remove the switch.

6. Position the neutral start switch

to the selector lever housing and in-

stall the two attaching screws.

7.
With the selector lever in neu-

tral,
move the selector lever back and

forth until the gauge pin (No. 43 drill)

can be fully inserted into the gauge

pin holes (Fig. 12).

8. Place the transmission selector

lever firmly against the stop of the

neutral detent position.

9. Slide the combination starter

neutral and back-up light switch for-

ward or rearward as required, until

the switch actuating lever contacts the

selector lever.

10.
Tighten the switch attaching

screws and remove the gauge pin.

11.
Connect the neutral start switch

wires to the plug connector and check

for starting in the park position.
12.
Position the selector lever re-

tainer to the selector lever housing.

Install the attaching screws.

13.
Install the cover and dial indi-

cator.

14.
Install the trim panel on the top

of the console. Install the selector

lever handle.

MUSTANG AND COUGAR

1.
Remove the downshift linkage

rod from the transmission downshift

lever.

2.
Apply penetrating oil to the

downshift lever shaft and nut. Remove

the transmission downshift outer lever

retaining nut and lever (Fig. 13).

3.
Remove the two neutral start

switch attaching bolts.

4.
Disconnect the multiple wire

connector. Remove the neutral switch

from the transmission.

5.
Install the neutral start switch on

the transmission. Install the two at-

taching bolts.

6. With the transmission manual

lever in neutral, rotate the switch and

install gauge pin (No. 43 drill) into

the gauge pin hole (Fig. 13).

7.
Tighten the switch attaching

bolts to specification and remove the

gauge pin.

8. Install the outer downshift lever

and attaching nut, and torque the nut

to specification. Install the downshift

linkage rod to the downshift lever.

9. Install the switch wires. Connect

the wire multiple connector. Check

the operation of the switch in each de-

tent position. The engine should start

only with the transmission selector

lever in N (neutral) and P (park).

SELECTOR LEVER

REPLACEMENT-

CONSOLE SHIFT

FORD, MERCURY

AND METEOR

1.
Raise the vehicle and disconnect

the link assembly from the selector

lever arm (Fig. 8).

2.
Lower the vehicle. Remove the

four screws and plates securing the se-

lector lever handle to the lever. Re-

move the handle and detent control.

3.
Remove the two screws from the

rear of the console top panel. Pull the

panel back to unhook it from the

front of the console and remove the

panel.

4.
Disconnect the neutral start

switch wires at the plug connector.

Disconnect the bulb socket from the

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5.
Remove the four bolts that at-

tach the selector lever housing to the

floor pan and remove the selector

lever and housing.

6. Position the new selector lever

and housing assembly on the floor pan

and install the attaching bolts.

7.
Connect the bulb socket to the

quadrant and the neutral start switch

wires to the plug connector.

8. Raise the vehicle and secure the

link assembly to the selector lever arm

with the bushing, insulator, flat wash-

er and cotter pin (Fig. 8). Lower the

vehicle.

9. Place the console top panel on

the console and install the retaining

screws.

10.
Position the selector lever de-

tent control and handle on the selector

lever and secure with the four plates

and attaching screws.

FAIRLANE AND MONTEGO

1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist or

jack stands.

2.
Remove the retainer that secures

the manual linkage rod to the lower

end of the manual lever (Fig. 9).

3.
Remove the flat washer and two

insulator washers and disconnect the

rod from the arm.

4.
Working from inside of the vehi-

cle,
remove the selector lever handle

attaching screw. Lift the handle off

the selector lever.

5.
Remove the console trim panel

from the top of the console. Remove

the console retaining screws and re-

move the console.

6. Remove the cover and dial indi-

cator as an assembly.

7.
Remove the four screws that se-

cure the selector lever retainer to the

selector lever housing. Lift the retainer

from the housing.

8. Disconnect the neutral start

switch wires at the plug connector.

Disconnect the bulb socket from the

selector lever housing.

9. Remove the three bolts that se-

cure the selector lever control housing

to the console. Lift the selector lever

housing from the console.

10.
Remove the selector lever to

housing attaching nut. Remove the

lever from the housing.

11.
Install the selector lever in the

housing and install the attaching nut.

Torque the nut to 20 to 25 ft-lbs.

12.
Install the selector lever handle.

13.
Position the selector lever as

shown in Figure 14. With a feeler

gauge, check the clearance between
DETENT
PAWL

LOCK
NUT

DETENT
PAWL

ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

DETENT
PLATE

D
1644-A

FIG. 14—Typical Selector Lever Detent Pawl Adjustment

the detent pawl and plate. The clear-

ance should be 0.005 to 0.010 inch. If

necessary adjust the height of the de-

tent pawl as shown in Figure 14.

14.
Remove the handle from the se-

lector lever.

15.
Position the selector lever hous-

ing in the console and install the three

attaching bolts. Do not tighten the at-

taching bolts at this time.

16.
Connect the bulb socket to the

selector lever housing and the neutral

start switch wires to the plug connec-

tor.

17.
Position the selector lever re-

tainer to the selector lever housing.

Install the four attaching screws.

18.
Install the cover and dial indi-

cator.

19.
Place the console in position

and install the retaining bolts. Tighten

the selector lever housing attaching

bolts.

20.
Position the console trim panel

and secure it with the attaching

screws.

21.
Install the handle and the but-

ton on the selector lever. Secure the

handle with the set screw.

22.
Secure the manual linkage rod

to the arm with two insulating wash-

ers,
a flat washer and a retainer (Fig.

9).

23.
Adjust the linkage as required.

Lower the vehicle.

MUSTANG AND COUGAR

1.
Raise the vehicle and remove the

manual lever control rod attaching nut

(Fig. 10).

2.
Lower the vehicle, remove the se-

lector lever handle attaching screw.
3.
Remove the dial housing attach-

ing screws and the housing.

4.
Remove the pointer back-up

shield attaching screws and remove

the shield.

5.
Disconnect the dial indicator

light.

6. Remove the selector housing and

lever assembly attaching bolts. Re-

move the selector lever and housing.

7.
Remove the selector lever to

housing attaching nut. Remove the

lever from the housing.

8. Install the selector lever in the

housing and install the attaching nut.

Torque the nut to 20 to 25 ft-lbs.

9. Install the selector lever handle.

10.
Position the selector lever as

shown in Figure 14. With a feeler

gauge check the clearance between the

detent pawl and plate. The clearance

should be 0.005 to 0.010 inch. If nec-

essary adjust the height of the detent

pawl as shown in Figure 14.

11.
Remove the handle from the se-

lector lever.

12.
Install the selector housing and

lever assembly as shown in Figure 10.

Torque the attaching bolts 4-6 ft-lbs.

13.
Connect the dial indicator light.

14.
Install the pointer back-up

shield on the housing and lever assem-

bly.

15.
Install the dial housing and

tighten the attaching screws.

16.
Install the selector lever handle

and tighten the attaching screw.

17.
Position the selector lever in the

D position.

18.
Raise the vehicle. Install the

transmission manual lever rod to the

selector lever. Adjust the manual link-

age.

19.
Lower the vehicle and check the

transmission operation in each selec-

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BAND ADJUSTMENT

INTERMEDIATE BAND

1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist or

jack stands.

2.
Clean all the dirt from the band

adjusting screw area. Remove and dis-

card the lock nut.

3.
Install a new lock nut and tight-

en the adjusting screw to 10 ft-lbs tor-

que (Fig. 15).

4.
Back off the adjusting screw ex-

actly 1 full turn.

5.
Hold the adjusting screw from

turning and torque the lock nut to

specification.

6. Lower the vehicle.

EXTENSION HOUSING OR

GOVERNOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist or

stands.

2.
Disconnect the parking brake

cable from the equalizer. On a Lin-

coln Continental, remove the equaliz-

er.

3.
Disconnect the driveshaft from

the rear axle flange and remove it

from the transmission.

4.
Disconnect the speedometer

cable from the extension housing.

5.
Remove the engine rear

support-to-extension housing attaching

bolts.

On a Lincoln Continental, remove

the reinforcement plate from under

the transmission oil pan.

6. Place a jack under the transmis-

sion and raise it just enough to re-

move the weight from the engine rear

support.

7.
Remove the bolt that secures the

engine rear support to the crossmemb-

er and remove the support.

8. Place a drain pan under the rear

of the transmission case.

9. Lower the transmission and re-

move the extension housing attaching

bolts.
Slide the extension housing off

the output shaft and allow the fluid to

drain.

10.
Remove the governor attaching

bolts (Fig. 16) and remove the gover-

nor from the flange.

INSTALLATION

1.
Secure the governor (Fig. 16) to

the distributor flange with the attach-

ing bolts. Torque the bolts to specifi-

cation.
TOOL-T59 P-77370-B

FIG. 75—Adjusting Band
D 1597-A

TUBES

DISTRIBUTOR

GOVERNOR

SPACER

D1598-A

FIG. 76—Governor Installed

2.
Clean the mounting surface on

the transmission and on the extension

housing. Position a new gasket on the

transmission.

3.
Hold the extension housing in

place and secure it with the attaching

bolts.

4.
Raise the transmission high

enough to position the engine rear

support on the crossmember.

5.
Secure the support to the cross

member with the attaching bolt and

nut. Torque the bolt to specification.

6. Lower the transmission and re-

move the jack. Install and torque the

engine rear support-to-extension hous-

ing attaching bolts to specification.

On a Lincoln Continental, install

the reinforcement plate and secure it

with the attaching bolts.

7.
Secure the speedometer cable to

the extension housing with the attach-

ing bolt.

8. Connect the parking brake cable

to the equalizer. On a Lincoln Conti-
nental, connect the parking brake

equalizer. Adjust the parking brake as

required.

9. Install the drive shaft.

10.
Fill the transmission to the cor-

rect level with the specified fluid.

SERVO REPLACEMENT

ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Removal

1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist or

stands.

2.
Remove the engine rear

support-to-extension housing attaching

bolts.

3.
Raise the transmission high

enough to remove the weight from the

engine rear support.

4.
Remove the bolt that secures the

engine rear support to the crossmemb-

er. Remove the support.

5.
Lower the transmission and re-

move the jack.

6. Place a drain pan beneath the

servo.
Remove the bolts that attach

the servo cover to the transmission

case.

7.
Remove the cover, piston, spring

and gasket from the case, screwing the

band adjusting screw inwards as the

piston is removed. This insures that

there will be enough tension on the

band to keep the struts properly en-

gaged in the band end notches while

the piston is removed.

SEAL REPLACEMENT

1.
Apply air pressure to the port in

the servo cover to remove the piston

and rod.

2.
Remove the seals from the piston

(Fig. 17).

On a Continental Mark III, replace

the complete piston and rod assembly

if the piston or piston sealing lips are

unserviceable or damaged.

3.
Remove the seal from the cover.

4.
Dip the new seals in transmission

fluid.

5.
Install the new seals on the pis-

ton and cover.

6. Coat two new gaskets with pe-

troleum jelly and install the gaskets

on the cover.

7.
Dip the piston in transmission

fluid and install it in the cover.procarmanuals.com