TorqShift

2005 Ford E 150 V10-6.8L VIN SSECTION TorqShift
Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor





Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





2. Disconnect the shift cable end and position it out of the way.
3. Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter.





4. Disconnect the transmission range sensor electrical connector.





5. NOTE: The pin should be driven up through the manual valve.

Remove and discard the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin and discard.





6. Using the special tool, remove the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.





7. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the manual control lever bore.

Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.





8. Remove the transmission range sensor and detent lever assembly.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the transmission range sensor and detent lever assembly.
3. Disconnect the park rod from the detent lever assembly.

Installation





1. Install the transmission range sensor and detent lever assembly.
1. Connect the park rod to the detent lever assembly.
2. Install the transmission range sensor and the detent lever assembly.
3. Loosely install the bolts.





2. Install the manual control lever shaft.





3. NOTE: Leave a small portion of the pin exposed.

Install the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin into the case.





4. NOTE: When the retaining pin is installed correctly, 2 mm (0.08 inch) of the pin will be exposed.

Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.





5. Tighten the bolts.





6. Connect the transmission range sensor electrical connector.
7. Install the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter.





8. Connect the shift cable end.
9. Adjust the shift linkage. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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