Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gearshift Rail and Fork

Disassembly and Assembly

1. Disassemble the first/second and third/fourth shift rail as follows:

• Rotate the interlock plate until it is opposite of the shift links.
• Slide off the third/fourth shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the fork.
• Slide off the first/second shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the fork.
• Remove the interlock plate.
• Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pins. Slide the gear select solenoid lever and the selector pin from the shift rail.

2. Disassemble the fifth/sixth and reverse shift rail as follows:

• Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pins. Slide the collar and the reverse shift lever from the shift rail.
• Slide off the fifth/sixth shift lever and shift link.

3. Inspect the shift rail components.

• Check the rails, shift forks, shift levers and shift links for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
• Check the shift fork pads for wear. Install new pads as necessary.

4. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

• Install new roll pins.