Shift Control Housing: Disassembly

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Disassembly
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    NOTE: Do not disassemble the shift bar housing to determine if parts have worn. Note the condition of the shift fork rails and forks by a visual inspection. If the forks have excessive wear or if they bind when shifted into the various positions, disassemble the shift bar housing to carry out repairs.
  1. Inspect the shift control assembly.
  2. Remove the lower gearshift lever.
    1. Remove the dust cover screws.
    2. Remove the dust cover.
    3. Remove the lower gearshift lever.
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Dust Cover Screws
    GF0010517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the reverse lamp switch and the actuating pin.
  5. Fig 2: Locating Reverse Lamp Switch & Actuating Pin
    GF0010518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Invert the case cover on the special tool.
  7. Fig 3: Case Inverted On Special Tool
    GF0010519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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