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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1990RANGER 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINTRANSFER CASESERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTSHIFT LEVER
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
Shift Lever
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION Shift Lever
BORG-WARNER 1350 ELECTRONIC SHIFT
Removal of the shift ball is necessary only if the shift ball, boot or lever is being replaced. If not, remove the ball, boot and lever as an assembly.
1. Remove plastic insert from shift ball, then warm ball to approximately 140-180°F and knock ball off lever with a hammer and a block of wood.
2. Remove rubber boot and pan cover, then disconnect vent hose from control lever.
3. Unscrew shift lever from control lever, then remove shifter to extension housing retaining bolts and the shoulder bolt. Remove control lever and bushings.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Note the following:
a. Torque shifter to extension housing retaining bolt to 31-42 ft. lbs. and shoulder bolt to 70-90 ft. lbs. The shifter retaining bolt must be tightened before the shoulder bolt.
b. Torque shift lever to 27-37 ft. lbs.
c. Install vent assembly so the white marking on housing is in line with notch in shifter. Position upper end of vent hose inside shift lever bolts.
d. Install shift ball to the end of knurl on upper part of shift lever.
Removal of the shift ball is necessary only if the shift ball, boot or lever is being replaced. If not, remove the ball, boot and lever as an assembly.
1. Remove plastic insert from shift ball, then warm ball to approximately 140-180°F and knock ball off lever with a hammer and a block of wood.
2. Remove rubber boot and pan cover, then disconnect vent hose from control lever.
3. Unscrew shift lever from control lever, then remove shifter to extension housing retaining bolts and the shoulder bolt. Remove control lever and bushings.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Note the following:
a. Torque shifter to extension housing retaining bolt to 31-42 ft. lbs. and shoulder bolt to 70-90 ft. lbs. The shifter retaining bolt must be tightened before the shoulder bolt.
b. Torque shift lever to 27-37 ft. lbs.
c. Install vent assembly so the white marking on housing is in line with notch in shifter. Position upper end of vent hose inside shift lever bolts.
d. Install shift ball to the end of knurl on upper part of shift lever.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.