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17. Install the third speed gear bearing spacer and the third speed bearing.
18.
CAUTION: Before pressing the components together, verify that the synchronizer
hub faces the short end of the output shaft. Hold the third gear against the synchronizer
to maintain the synchronizer blocking ring alignment.
NOTE: If not done so previously, soak the blocking ring in MERCON® Multi- Purpose ATF
Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or equivalent for ten minutes.
Using a 1- 1/2 inch deep well socket and a press, install the third gear, the third speed
synchronizer blocking ring, and the third/fourth gear synchronizer assembly. Klj . 9 ba
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1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the countershaft bearing assembly (7F431).
2.
CAUTION: Failure to correctly support the case (7005) during bearing race removal
will result in permanent distortion of the case.
NOTE: Remove the front countershaft bearing race only if damaged or worn.
Using the special tools and a press, remove the bearing race and the countershaft front bearing
seal (7693).
Assembly
NOTE: Position the countershaft in the transmission case before installing the rear countershaft
bearing.
1. Install the countershaft front bearing seal on the bearing race.
2. Coat the outside diameter of the bearing race with sealer. zUse Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK - M2G351 - 5A. Klj . 2 ba
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1. Soak the blocking rings in transmission fluid for ten minutes.
2. Position the countershaft cluster gear in the case.
3.
CAUTION: Failure to correctly support the case during bearing installation will
result in permanent distortion of the case.
Using a the special tools and a press, install the rear countershaft bearing assembly. 1. Position two 6.35 mm (0.25 in) pieces of bar stock between the countershaft and the
case.
2. Using a the special tools and a press, install the rear countershaft bearing assembly. D8AZ-
19554- A A
Multi-
Purpose Grease
D0AZ- 19554- AA ESB-
M1C93-
B Clear Silicone Rubber
D6AZ-
19562- AA ESB-
M4G92-
A Motorcraft Premium Long Life
Grease
XG
-1-C ESA-
M1C75-
B Klj . 2 ba
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8. Install the pin.
9. Align the reverse gearshift lever, the reverse shift fork, and the reverse positioning spring.
10. NOTE: Observe the reverse positioning spring rotation. The spring must rotate
counterclockwise into its installed position.
Install the reverse shift fork.
zPlace the reverse idler gear and bushing into the NEUTRAL position. Align the reverse
shift fork and the reverse idler gear and bushing. Push downward on the reverse shift fork until fully engaged into the reverse idler gear and bushing. Klj . 4 ba
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14.
NOTE: If not done so previously, soak the blocking ring in MERCON® Multi- Purpose ATF
Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or equivalent for ten minutes.
Install the fourth speed synchronizer blocking ring. zAlign the notches in the synchronizer blocking ring and the synchronizer hub inserts.
15. NOTE: Verify that the fourth speed synchronizer blocking ring is still in position.
Align the flat on the fourth gear clutching teeth with the countershaft cluster gear and install the
input shaft.
16. NOTE: Do not install the end play shims at this time.
NOTE: Do not apply sealant to the input shaft bearing retainer at this time.
Install the bearing race in the bearing retainer.
17. Install the input shaft bearing retainer with the notch facing upward. Klj . 6 ba
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18. Install the bolts.
19. Install the output shaft rear bearing cup.
20. Install the reverse gear shift rail.
zAlign the ball stud with the slot in the case and align the reverse gear shift rail with the
reverse shift fork. Once the ball stud enters the case, rotate the reverse gear shift rail
until the ball aligns with the reverse gearshift lever. Rotate the reverse gear shift rail
counterclockwise until the ball stud fully engages the reverse gearshift lever. Klj . 7 ba
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21.
NOTE: If not done so previously, soak the blocking ring in transmission fluid for ten minutes.
Install the fifth speed cluster gear, the synchronizer blocking ring, the synchronizer assembly,
and the fifth gear shifter fork as an assembly.
22. CAUTION: To prevent component damage when installing the extension housing
(7A039), the alignment tab on the reverse brake ring (7M000) must engage the alignment
slot in the extension housing.
NOTE: If not done so previously, soak the blocking ring in transmission fluid for ten minutes.
Install the synchronizer blocking ring, the reverse brake ring, the thrust washer, and the fifth
speed synchronizer retaining snap ring.
23. Apply pipe sealant to the reversing lamp switch threads and install the switch.
24. Install the reverse gearshift lever retaining clip. Klj . 8 ba
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29. Apply a 3.2-
mm (1/8-in) bead of silicone rubber to the sealing surface on the extension housing.
30. Install the detent ball, the shifter detent spring, and the gearshift offset lever. 1. Coat the shifter detent spring with petroleum jelly and install it in the gearshift offset lever.
2. Lubricate the detent plate and install the detent ball in the neutral position on the plate.
3. Position the gearshift offset lever in the extension housing with the gear shift interlock
spring over the detent ball.
31. CAUTION: To prevent component damage, the alignment tab on the reverse brake
ring must align with the alignment slot in the extension housing.
NOTE: Verify that the oil pick- up funnel engages the fifth gear synchronizer.
Slide the gearshift offset lever and the extension housing into place as an assembly. Press
downward on the gearshift offset lever to compress the shifter interlock spring and push the
gearshift offset lever and extension housing into place. Klj . 10 ba
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