KICKDOWN Cable Adjustments: 4EAT
- Remove splash shield near left front tire. Remove square head plug from pressure port marked "L", and attach transmission oil pressure gauge to pressure port. See Fig 1 .
- Turn kickdown cable lock nuts to farthest point away from throttle cam (loosen cable completely). See Fig 1 . Start engine, and warm it to operating temperature. Engine should idle between 700-800 RPM with transmission in Park.
- With engine at idle, turn lock nuts toward throttle cam until line pressure exceeds 63-66 psi (435-455 kPa). Turn lock nuts away from throttle cam until line pressure stabilizes at specified pressure. See 4EAT LINE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten lock nuts, and turn engine off.
- Remove oil pressure gauge. Install square head plug, and tighten to 43-87 INCH lbs. (5-10 N.m). Road test vehicle.
4EAT LINE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | psi (kPa) | |
|---|---|---|
| Escort & Tracer | ||
| 1.8L | 57-60 (393-413) | |
| 1.9L | 71-74 (490-510) | |
| Probe | 63-66 (435-455) | |