Push-Down Shifter Installation

The wells in the outer boot bezel (F2TZ7277A) collect dirt which fills the phillips heads of the screws (55930-S2). To remove the screws, use a dental pick to loosen the dirt and compressed air to blow it out of the wells.

The pivot bolt (not called out) has a 1" hex and a T-55 recess; the detent plate bolts (391219-S2) have the same T-55 recess but 13/16" heads.

The link bar (7B051) simply presses onto the shift lever nipples. Do not pry against the shifter (7210 LOWER) while it is installed on the trans extension.



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This style of shifter is known to seize & break, and its proper use isn't intuitive (despite the instructions molded into the knob), so it commonly breaks when used after a long period of disuse. To clean & lubricate it, first disconnect the transfer case end of the link bar with a prybar between the link bar and the t-case lever. The bushing simply snaps onto & off of the nipple on the lever. Then loosen the pinch bolt, and raise the upper shift lever. It's NOT necessary to remove the shifter boot from the floor, and since the screw wells commonly fill with dirt, just leave it. Then remove the pivot bolt from the top of the shifter (1" or T-55) and lower the assembly. It's also NOT necessary to remove the detent plate, but it & the shifter assembly should be cleaned with degreaser (Simple Green or Purple Power) and a stiff-bristle brush.



Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on Amazon. The steel link bar, which is specific to the t-case type, is not included. The plastic bushings are in this kit, along with a clutch MC pushrod eye bushing.

This is a VERY common problem with this style of shifter: the boots crack, allowing water & dirt inside, where it fouls the push-down mechanism, causing the operator to use excessive force, usually breaking the cast Aluminum shifter housing.

This lower boot has drained dry, but it's loaded with dirt & rust.

Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on Amazon.

Push-Down Shifter Parts

Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on Amazon.

To begin, carefully cut the nylon zip-ties around the rubber boots, being careful not to cause further damage to the thin, fragile boots. Use the tabs to separate the lower boot from the shift lever and then pull it off the short end of the pin.

Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on Amazon.

The upper boot cracks similarly.

The upper boot cracks similarly.

Both cracks have torn halfway round. Replacement boots are NOT available, but Dorman has recently begun offering new shifter assemblies.

Clean enough dirt away to allow the o-rings to be slid out of their grooves & off the pin.

If the shifter is seized, soak it with penetrating oil and carefully tap it down with a SMALL hammer until it frees or fully compresses so that the tip of the steel inner shaft is exposed. Set the tip of the steel inner shaft on a vise and drive the pin out.

Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on Amazon.

The shaft can now be rotated (if necessary) to withdraw it from the shift lever tube. Collect the lower slide bushing, which may remain in the tube.

Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on Amazon.

Gently pry each retainer tab up SLIGHTLY to reduce its grip on the shaft, then slide it off the shaft.

Slide the top bushing, top boot, & top o-ring off the shaft.

Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on Amazon.

This shaft hasn't rusted severely yet, and it hadn't even jammed. But it would have...

Clean, repair, and lubricate all parts as needed, then reassemble in reverse order.

If the boots are damaged, large balloons can be substituted. Cut a large hole in one for the pin shaft, and a small slit in the other as a drain for the lower end, then stretch their mouths over the shift lever where the zip ties were.

Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on Amazon.

SOLD T-Case shift lever for 87-89

'90-96 use a lever with a round base, and a knob that says "PUSH DOWN".

SOLD T-Case Shifter '92-96



Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on Amazon. Other brands are even cheaper...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CY6N8V1
...and probably less by the time you read this; even lower on ebay.

SOLD Shift Boot for '87-96 Transfer Case
(SEE THIS PIC: http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/575365 )
Fits Bronco & all 4WD F-series. No cuts or cracks. Includes foam sound shield & 4 screws.

SOLD T-case Shift Boot & Bezel fits '87-96 (side of the hump)

SOLD '92-96 BW1356 Shifter Bolts

SOLD T-case Shifter for '92-96 BW1356 with mounting plate & link bar for 4R70W
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

4R70W was used in fullsize trucks from '94-up
1 mounting bolt, bezel & boot missing
Knob is solid & straight; mechanism is free & smooth.

Google DORMAN 600602 for a new one.