1990 F150 E4OD Auto Trans Shifter Seal Replacement

The seal on the shifter shaft has been leaking for some time, and I was going to attempt a replacement. I have a factory manual, so the procedure seems quite clear, except of course I do not have the special tools.

First there seems to be a roll pin that you uncover when you take the pan off, and needs to be removed to get the shaft out. In the procedure they use a special roll pin remover tool (???). However a little further on in the rebuild section they hint that a pair of wire cutters might work for removal. I presume you just grip the roll pin with the cutter blades and then pry on it to pull the pin?

Second there is an electrical limit switch box on the outside which they suggest needs a special alignment tool to put it in the right place before you tighten the two attachment bolts. I'm wondering if there is some place you could match mark the housing so it goes back the way it was installed? I presume this is the neutral safety switch and will keep you from starting it unless it is in Park or Neutral?

Any tips you can provide are much appreciated, if there is still anybody around still working on these old fellows!