Section 07-03B: Transmission, Manual, Model S5-47 ZF | 1996 F-Series Vehicles Over 8500 lbs. GVW Workshop Manual |
Shift the transmission (7003) into neutral.
Remove the four screws and remove the boot and bezel assembly from the transmission opening cover.
CAUTION: Remove lower shift lever from the vehicle to prevent getting transmission fluid on the floor mat or carpet.
Remove the four Allen-head capscrews from the shift tower cover and remove the entire shifter assembly from the top of the transmission.
NOTE: The following step applies to 7.3L diesel engine vehicles only.
Loosen marman clamp at wastegate housing exhaust outlet.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist and position safety stands under vehicle.
NOTE: Steps 6 and 7 apply to 7.3L diesel engine vehicles only.
Remove nuts retaining exhaust extension pipe to muffler and pipe assembly.
Remove engine charge exhaust pipe and extension pipe.
If transmission is to be disassembled, remove the drain plugs and drain the transmission and transfer case (7A195).
Remove the rear driveshaft (4602) from the vehicle. Refer to Section 05-01.
Remove the front driveshaft from the vehicle. Refer to Section 05-01.
Disconnect the backup lamp switch (15520).
Disconnect the clutch linkage from the transmission.
If equipped, remove the skid pan from beneath the transfer case.
Remove the transfer case according to the procedure outlined in Section 07-07A or Section 07-07B.
Position Rotunda Low Lift Transmission Jack 164-R3506 or equivalent, under transmission. Remove the transmission rear insulator and lower retainer. Remove the crossmember. Refer to Section 02-01.
Remove the bolts that retain the transmission to the engine block.
Move the transmission to the rear until the input shaft clears the engine flywheel housing. Lower the transmission from the vehicle.

| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 385739 | Bolt, 7/16-14 x 1.62; 4.9L/5.8L |
| 2 | 57661 | Bolt, 7/16-14 x 1.5; 7.5L |
| 3 | N808234 | Bolt, M12-1.75 x 70; 7.3L |
| 4 | N605906 | Bolt |
| 5 | 7213 | Shift Lever Knob |
| 6 | 7210 | Shift Lever |
| 7 | 7003 | Transmission |
| 8 | 7277 | Shift Lever Boot |
| 9 | N610959 | Bolt |
| 10 | 12110 | Transmission Floor Cover Plate |
| 11 | — | Transmission I.D. Plate (Part of 7003) |
| 12 | 57664 | Bolt, 7/16-14 x 2.25; 4.9L/5.8L |
| 13 | 57666 | Bolt, 7/16-14 x 2.75; 7.5L |
| 14 | N808235 | Bolt, M12-1.75 x 110; 7.3L |
| A | — | Tighten to 53-72 Nm (39-53 Lb-Ft) |
| B | — | Tighten to 22-33 Nm (16-24 Lb-Ft) |
| C | — | Tighten to 5-9 Nm (44-80 Lb-In) |