Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure that the range selector lever is tight against the rearward overdrive stop

Place the transmission range selector lever is the overdrive position.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Loosen the manual control lever nut.

Fig 1: Loosening Manual Control Lever Nut
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Place the transmission manual control lever in the overdrive position.
Tighten the nut on the manual control lever.

Fig 2: Tightening Nut On Manual Control Lever
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