Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter Installation Guide

June 13, 2024
Ford

M-7210-B
Short Throw Shifter
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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OVERVIEW

This kit is designed for use on the 2007-2008 SVT Mustang. The use of a floor hoist is recommended. If you do not have access to one, use a hydraulic floor jack and jack stands to raise the vehicle.
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION: JACK STANDS MUST BE USED ON A LEVEL SURFACE AND BE SECURELY SEATED.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR VEHICLE DAMAGE ! ! !

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig1

STEP 1: Remove the gearshift lever knob and boot. Rotate counter clockwise (see Pic. 1).
STEP 2: Remove the upper gearshift lever bolts and the upper gearshift lever (see Pic. 2).

STEP 3: With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a vehicle hoist or secure on jack stands (see Pic. 3).

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig3

STEP 4: Mark driveshaft-to-transmission flange orientation for reassembly. Then, remove the driveshaft four (4) flange bolts (see Pic. 4).
STEP 5: Using a suitable pry tool as shown (see Pic. 5), disconnect the driveshaft flange from transmission and secure with mechanics wire.

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig4 STEP 6: Remove the four (4) sub frame cross brace bolts (see Pic. 6) and the sub frame cross brace (see Pic 7).

STEP 7: Remove the four (4) exhaust bolts and separate exhaust (see Pic. 8).

STEP 8: Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission (see Pic. 9).

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig7

STEP 9: Remove the four (4) rear transmission mount outer bolts (see Pic. 10).
STEP 10: Lower the transmission to access shifter and remove the two (2) gearshift lever nuts (see Pic. 11).

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig8

STEP 11: To remove the gearshift lever assembly:

  1. Insert a pick into the lower hole to unlock the clip (see Pic. 12 and line drawing Item 1).
  2. Rotate the gearshift lever retainers, then remove the retainers (see Pics. 13, 14 and line drawing Item 2).Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig9 STEP 12: To remove the gearshift lever assembly (continued):
  3. Remove the lower gearshift lever bolt (see Pic. 15 and line drawing Item 3).
  4. Remove the gearshift lever assembly from the vehicle (see Pic. 16).

SHIFTER REMOVAL LINE DRAWING

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - DRAWING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig10

STEP 1: Install new gear shifter in vehicle:

  1. Reinstall lower gearshift lever bolt (see Pic. 17). Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb.-ft.).
  2. Make sure to snap the gearshift lever retainers into the locked position (see Pic. 18).
  3. Carefully position the gearshift lever into the lower shift boot. Make sure the lever is through the boot.

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig11

STEP 2: Install the two (2) rear gearshift nuts and secure (see Pic. 19).
STEP 3: Install driveshaft-to-transmission flange with four (4) bolts (use thread lock on bolts). Make sure to realign orientation mark and tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb.-ft.) (see Pic. 20).

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig12

STEP 4: Raise transmission into correct location and reinstall the four (4) transmission mount outer bolts (see Pic. 21). Torque bolts to 63 Nm (46 lb.-ft.).
STEP 5: Install the four (4) sub frame cross brace bolts and the sub frame cross brace (see Pic. 22). Torque to 48 Nm (35 lb.-ft.) (see Pic. 23).

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig13

STEP 6: Join exhaust and install four (4) exhaust clamp bolts and tighten (see Pic. 24).
STEP 7: Install the upper gearshift lever bolts and the production upper gearshift lever (see Pic. 25). Torque bolts to 35 Nm (26 lb.-ft.).

Ford M-7210-B Short Throw Shifter - Fig14

STEP 8: Install the production gearshift lever knob and boot (see Pics. 26 and 27).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Upper gearshift lever bolts   35 Nm (26 lb.-ft.)
Driveshaft flange bolts 103 Nm (76 lb.-ft.)
Transmission outer mount bolts   63 Nm (46 lb.-ft.)
Lower gearshift lever bolt   40 Nm (30 lb.-ft.)
Sub frame cross brace bolts   48 Nm (35 lb.-ft.)

Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
Touchline 1-800-367-3788
IS-1850-0331

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