Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1891

Fig. 104: Removing And Discarding Shift Fork Spring Pins
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

6. Remove and discard the shift gate spring pins.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

Fig. 105: Removing And Discarding Shift Gate Spring Pins
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

7. Remove the rubber service bore plugs.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

Fig. 106: Removing Rubber Service Bore Plugs
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8. Use spring pin bore to remove the fifth/reverse shift rail.

WARNING:

Wear safety glasses while performing shift rail removal procedure.

CAUTION: Perform the following shift rail removal procedures with great care.

Cover the lockball and friction device bores and spring seats with a
clean cloth held firmly into place during shift rail removal. Failure to
cover bores can result in component loss when the ball/friction
device and spring forcefully leave their installed positions.

NOTE:

When removing the shift rails, collect and separate the interlock pins to
ensure installation into their original locations.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

Fig. 107: Removing Fifth/Reverse Shift Rail
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

9. Remove the first/second shift rail.

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Use a suitable punch in the spring pin bore to aid removal.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup