Transmission linkage question.

[fishtale12]

afternoon, great sight for info on explores and rangers. i do have some questions regarding the shift linkage on my 1999 ford ranger xlt 4.0 auto tranny

 

[fishtale12]

does plastic keeper insert from tranny side or outside to tranny?

 

[1Aauto]

welcome to the site

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed your thread, and moved it into the transmission section. Could you post a picture of what you're referring to?