Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Shift Linkage: Service and Repair
Shift Linkage Grommet
REMOVAL
NOTE: The automatic transmission linkage system incorporates a polyurethane plastic grommet to connect the various rods, levers, and adjusting stud.
Whenever a rod is disconnected from a grommet type connector, the old grommet must be removed and a new one installed.
Shift Linkage Grommet Replacement
1. Place lower jaw of shift linkage insulator tool No. T67P-7341-A, or equivalent, between lever and rod.
2. Position stop pin against end of control rod and force rod out of grommet.
3. Remove grommet from lever by cutting off large shoulder with sharp knife.
4. Adjust stop pin to 1/2 inch and coat outside of grommet with suitable lubricant.
INSTALLATION
1. Place a new grommet on the stop pin and force it into the lever hole, then turn grommet several times to ensure is is properly seated.
2. Readjust stop pin to proper height as shown in the Shift Linkage Grommet Replacement image, coating ends of rods with suitable lubricant.
3. With pin height properly adjusted, position rod on tool and force rod into grommet until groove in rod seats on inner retaining lip of grommet.
NOTE: Use grommet tool No. T84P-7341-B or equivalent for limited work space applications.
