Make sure that the gearshift lever is in the NEUTRAL position. Apply the parking brake.
Release the lock tab on the selector cable.
By placing the shift lever into 4th gear, it locks the small lever into the NEUTRAL position.
Move the gear shift lever into the 4th gear position.
Ford Focus Transaxle - Removal (Manual Transaxle/Transmission — MTX75)
Special Tool(s)
Adapter for 303-290A
303-290-01
Adapter for 303-290A (Support Leg)
303-290-03A
Remover, Halfshaft
205-241 (T86P-3514-A)
Remover, Tie-Rod End
211-001 (T00L-3290-D)
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