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Selector Lever Cable And Bracket: Installation

  1. From inside the vehicle, feed the shift cable through the opening in the bulkhead and downward toward the transmission.
  2. Seat the shift cable rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening.
  3. Connect the shift cable to the steering column.
    1. Install the new shift cable retainer.
    2. Connect the shift cable to the steering column bracket.
    3. Connect the shift cable to the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    Fig 1: Connecting Shift Cable To Steering Column
    G03249307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Place the gearshift lever (7210) in the (D) position.
  5. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
  6. From the engine compartment, clip the shift cable to the clip that routes the cable toward the bulkhead.
  7. WARNING: Turn off the electrical power to the air suspension prior to hoisting, jacking, or towing an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  9. Position the shift cable bracket and install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Shift Cable Bracket
    G03249308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not connect the shift cable to the manual control lever at this time.
    1. Install the new shift cable retainer.
    2. Connect the shift cable to the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 3: Connecting Shift Cable To Shift Cable Bracket
    G03249309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Clip the shift cable to the clips that route the cable upward toward the top of the engine compartment.
  12. Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
  13. After completing all adjustments, and with the vehicle on the ground, turn on the electrical power to the air suspension, if so equipped.