Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Disassembly

1. NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230).

Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve (7K201) in the neutral position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302).

Selector Plate

2. Rotate the main shift control shaft (7358) counterclockwise and pull it rearward to access the pin. Remove the pin.

Selector Plate

3. Using a twisting motion, remove the main shift control shaft.

Selector Plate

4. Remove the gear shifter forks, the gear shift plates, the pin, the gear selector interlock sleeve, and the selector body.

Selector Plate

5. Remove the O-ring (N800037-S2).

Selector Plate

6. CAUTION: Note the orientation of the gear shift plate for assembly reference.

Remove the gear shift plate and the gear shift fork inserts (7L082) from the shifter forks.

Selector Plate

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