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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 5R55S

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Place the selector lever in the PARK position.
  3. Move the selector lever 3 detents. This should be the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
  4. Remove the selector lever cable shield by prying on the side of the selector lever cable shield closest to the boot, then sliding the selector lever cable shield away from the boot.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Cable Shield
    G04640799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable End From Transmission Manual Lever
    GF0027508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until the travel stops. Then rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 3 detents. This should be the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
    7. Fig 3: Rotating Manual Lever Forward Until Travel Stops
    GF0027509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. With the selector lever cable end disconnected, unlock the tab on the selector lever cable end by sliding it up.
    8. Fig 4: Unlocking Tab On Selector Lever Cable End
    GF0027510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the selector lever cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the selector lever cable bracket and listen for the selector lever cable to click in place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the selector lever cable bracket. Also make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable end to make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed.
  8. Carry out the following adjustments on the selector lever cable end:
    1. Make sure that the selector lever cable end slides forward and backward.
    2. Connect the selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever.
    3. Lock the selector lever cable end into place by pressing the lock tab down.
    9. Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable End Slides Forward And Backward Position
    GF0027511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the selector lever cable shield is loose on the selector lever cable, install a new selector lever cable shield.
  9. Install and secure the selector lever cable shield.
    10. Fig 6: Identifying Cable Shield
    G04640799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Verify that the engine will start in PARK and NEUTRAL. Verify that the reverse lamps will illuminate in the REVERSE position. If not, check the adjustment of the transmission range (TR) sensor. For additional information on the TR sensor adjustment, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S article.
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