There is various ways to do this. To do all three you have to take the shifter cable off first thing before advancing, which is one 9/16 nut. The first and most common is to drop the tranny pan and remove the shaft from the inside once the pan is dropped....then you can remove the seal from the outside. The second way is installing 2 little screws on each side of the seal on the outside and work it out. The thrid way is the easiest, but it cost about 40 bucks. They make a puller just for these seals...heres a link to one http://www.atec-trans-tool.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1910 good luck with the replacement.
Linkage for what? Manual shifter, automatic shifter, accelerator, clutch, heater parts, etc. Why does it need to be measured?
sounds like you need to adjust your shifter linkage
Yes need mounts trans and linkage and a turbo.
The bushings on the shifter linkage need to be renewed.
The shifter linkage bushings inside the steering column need to be replaced. They are available at your local Ford dealer.
if there is a body lift on it then you will need to cut your floor board if not then check the linkage on your shifter if that is good then something is wrong with your transfer case
The bushings on the shift linkage need to be replaced
This could mean that your shiftier linkage has bent somehow. You need to replace the linkage as bending it back will only result in having a weakened part. If may also mean that your fluid level is low in the transmission and it won't shift into a specific gear. Add fluid as necessary.
You need to either adjust or replace your shifter linkage I wouldn't suggest attempting this yourself as you have to rip the whole dash and steering wheel apart. Take it to a mechanic
The shifter has splines that need to be lubed get under the truck and spray the floor shifter mecanism and have someone move the shifter as u spray should free up then lube the linkage
If the linkage is not loos or damaged, check the linkage bushings for wear. If the bushings are not worn and the linkage is properly adjusted then the problem is internal. the shifter bushings, rods and shifter forks are probably worn and need replacing.
Yes you can but it isn't worth the trouble and expense. You must add an additional foot pedal and the rack it goes on. You will need to add a brake booster, master cylinder etc. You will need to remove one motor mount and add another. You will need to add a shifter and all the linkage and mountings. Just buy a standard car and strip the one you have now for spares!