Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 1876

Fig. 43: Removing Shift Lever Boot Screws 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Remove the upper gearshift lever. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Manual Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 44: Removing Upper Gearshift Lever 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Remove the four bolts and the lower gearshift lever boot. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Manual Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 45: Removing Lower Gearshift Lever Boot 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Remove the bolts and the lower gearshift lever. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Manual Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 46: Removing Lower Gearshift Lever 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .  

7. If the transmission is being disassembled, drain the transmission fluid.  

8. Remove the fuel line bracket from the rear of the transmission.  

9. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission, the transfer case (if equipped) and the Heated 

Oxygen Sensors (HO2S).  

10. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTER MOTOR . 

11. Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT & UNIVERSAL 

NOTE:

Index-mark the rear driveshaft yoke and the pinion flange to maintain 
initial driveshaft balance during installation.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Manual Transmission - F150 Pickup