Shift Cable: Installation
- Install the new shift cable retainers in either direction on the shift cable. See Fig 1
. Verify that the washer is installed on the shift cable retainer with the shiny side facing upward. See Fig 2
. From inside the vehicle, feed the shift cable through the opening in the bulkhead.
- Do not seat the rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening at this time. Raise and support the vehicle. Pull the shift cable downward from between the engine and the bulkhead, and position it aside. Lower the vehicle.
- Do not bend or damage the bracket. Connect the shift cable retainer to the bracket. The retainer clip on the shift cable will only slide into the bracket in one direction. Connect the shift cable to the bracket.
- Connect the shift cable (2), to the manual selector lever (1), and support. See Figure
. Position the wire shield and install the 4 screws. Seat the rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening.
- Position the lower steering column shroud and install the 3 screws. Position the lower steering column opening finish panel and install the screws. Position the shift cable bracket and install the bolts. Adjust shift cable. See SHIFT CABLE
under ADJUSTMENTS. Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Verify that the engine will start in Park and Neutral positions and that the reverse lights illuminate when gearshift lever is in Reverse position. If not, readjust the shift cable. See SHIFT CABLE
under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Check that the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor adjustment is correct. Adjust the TR sensor if necessary. See TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
under ADJUSTMENTS.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.