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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 02:13 AM
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Shift lever wobbly...

I know we all have this problem so is there a way to fix it?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse
I know we all have this problem so is there a way to fix it?
Yep!

Originally Posted by Toreador_Diesel
1. Move your driver seat all the way back
2. Remove the lower dash (4 thumbscrews)
3. Chock the wheels and set the parking brake
4. Get your keys and turn it to the first position
5. Drop the shift lever into 1st
6. Lay on your back and look up while gently moving the gear shift and you'll notice two brass colored screws that are either loose if not about to fall out.
7. R&R the two torx screws with some loctite and never worry about the problem again. Worked for me!
Originally Posted by sddesigns
Here is what they look like! The two brass colored screws directly up from my finger, don't remove both screws, if they are loose tighten up one, then remove the other put a drop of red Lock-Tite on it, then tighten that one down, and repeat on the other one.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post9474329 (click this link to see the pic posted by Steve)

There ya go!

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WOOT! Can't wait to do this tomorrow
 
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