Bronco L6-300 4.9L VIN Y 1-bbl (1983)
1.
Remove the shift ball from the shift lever assembly by removing the plastic shift pattern insert from the shift ball. Knock the ball off the lever with
a block of wood and a hammer.
2.
Inspect the lower cavity of the shift ball for broken or missing sections. Discard the ball if broken or missing pieces are noted. (Retain the plastic
shift pattern insert).
3.
On T-19 transmission inspect the knurled end of the
shift lever for undersize/oversize knurling by measuring the knurled diameter. The knurled diameter should be between 37/64" and 19/32" in diameter.
4.
If the diameter of the knurled section is less than the specified 37/64" minimum, then the shift lever should be replaced with a new one with good
knurls. Also install a new shift ball with the new lever.
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5.
If the knurled diameter is within the specified diameter, replace the shift ball (7213) only, using the original shift lever and shift ball insert.
NOTE:
Before installing the shift ball on the transmission shift lever and, using a machinist file or suitable hand grinder, file or grind a radius
