This week I will be doing the following:

1. Removing and cleaning my Mode Selector Switch.

2. Replacing a leaky Selector Shaft Seal.

3. Replacing leaky Exhaust Manifold Gaskets (hopefully getting rid of that pesky exhaust leak!)

4. Cleaning out my EGR tube (hopefully clearing that pesky CEL!)

5. Replacing upper and lower ball joints with new MOOG parts.

6. Replacing tie-rod ends.

Other things I may be doing:

1. If the selector switch is not what's causing my hard shift problem, I'll be dropping the pan and replacing all of the shift solenoids.

2. Change the tranny filter and fluid while I'm at it.


If all goes well, in a week or two I will have all of my (known) issues fixed! Fingers crossed I don't run into any snags.

Please feel free to chime in with any advice if you have performed these repairs in the past. Helpful tips are always welcome!