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

Disassembly and Assembly

Gearshift Rail and Fork

 

Gearshift Rail and Fork

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.

Gearshift Rail and Fork

 

Gearshift Rail and Fork

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