Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1922

SPECIFICATIONS .  

6. Install the transmission mount. See Fig. 12 . Position the transmission mount. Install the mount bolts and 

tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .  

7. Install the crossmember. See Fig. 11 . Position the crossmember. Install the crossmember bolts/nuts and 

tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .  

8. Install the heat shield bolts (one each side) and tighten to specification. See Fig. 10 . See TORQUE 

SPECIFICATIONS .  

9. Remove the High-Lift Jack. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to specification. See Fig. 9 . 

See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .  

10. Install the VSS. See Fig. 7 . Install the bolt and tighten to specification. See TORQUE 

SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the electrical connector.  

11. Install the transfer case, if equipped. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ARTICLE in 

TRANSFER CASES.  

12. Install the rear driveshaft. See Fig. 6 . Position the rear driveshaft. Install the bolts and tighten to 

specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . 

13. Fill transmission (A) with fluid until it reaches the bottom of the fill port (B) and install the bolt (C). See 

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS under LUBRICATION.  

14. Lower the vehicle. Connect the battery ground cable. If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the 

system by turning on the air suspension switch.  

GEARSHIFT LEVER 

Removal & Installation (G5M/RWD) 

1. Remove the gearshift lever knob. Remove the center console trim and gearshift lever boot.  

2. Remove the snap ring. See Fig. 17 .  

3. Remove the plastic clip.  

4. Remove the rubber bushing.  

5. Raise and support the vehicle.  

6. Remove the linkage bolt and nut. See Fig. 18 . Disconnect the gearshift linkage.  

7. Remove the gearshift lever.  

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE 

SPECIFICATIONS .  

NOTE:

To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the index marks on the 
driveshaft and the rear axle pinion flange made during removal.

 

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2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility

  

Fig. 17: Removing Snap Ring 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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Fig. 18: Disconnecting Gear Shift Linkage 
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OUTPUT OIL SEAL 

Removal (S6-650) 

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Disconnect the rear driveshaft from the transmission and position it aside. 

See appropriate DRIVESHAFTS & UNIVERSAL JOINTS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.  

2. For 4WD vehicles, remove the transfer case. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in 

TRANSFER CASES. Using the Slide Hammer (100-001) and the Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover (308-
375), remove and discard the output oil seal. See Fig. 19 .  

3. For RWD vehicles, using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture (205-126) and Mainshaft Lock Nut 

Socket (36 mm) (308-127), remove the transmission flange. See Fig. 20 . Remove and discard the output 
oil seal. See Fig. 21 .  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility

  

Fig. 19: Removing Output Oil Seal (4WD) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility