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Transmission Range Selector Lever: Assembly

  1. Assemble the selector lever.
    1. Put the spring in place.
    2. Insert the plunger.
    3. Slide on the sleeve and compress it.
    4. Pretension the spring using a screwdriver.
      • Pull the plunger back slightly.
        Fig 1: Assembling Selector Lever
        G02198929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the sleeve.
    1. Position the sleeve.
    2. Drive in the retaining pin and align it centrally.
      Fig 2: Installing Sleeve
      G02198930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the selector lever.
    1. Position the selector lever into the transaxle.
      2. NOTE: Bring the locating tooth into engagement.
      Fig 3: Installing Selector Lever
      G02198931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. Drive in the pivot pin.
  4. Position the upper part of the body and the solenoid switch.
    1. Install the upper body bolts.
    2. Hook the plunger of the solenoid switch onto the lever.
    3. Install the solenoid switch bolts.
      Fig 4: Identifying Position Of Upper Part Of Body And Solenoid Switch
      G02198932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the detent spring and adjust the selector lever.
    • Move the selector lever to position "D".
      1. Install the detent spring loosely.
      2. Position feeler gauge.
      3. Tighten the detent spring.
    • Check the gap again after moving the selector lever several times.
      Fig 5: Identifying Position Of Detent Spring And Adjusting Selector Lever
      G02198933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the park position switch.
    Fig 6: Installing Park Position Switch
    G02198934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the cover.
    1. Insert the lamp.
    2. Position cover.
      Fig 7: Installing Cover
      G02198935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the selector lever knob.
    1. Using cable installed during disassembly, guide the cable in and insert the O/D switch.
      • Push the selector lever knob on the selector lever.
        • CAUTION: Do not damage the O/D cable when pushing it on.
      • Carefully route the cable.
    2. Install the screw.
      Fig 8: Installing Selector Lever Knob
      G02198936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the electrical connector.
    1. Violet/White
    2. Black/White
    3. Yellow/Orange
    4. Yellow/Orange
    5. Orange/Black
    6. Black
    7. Black/Green
    8. Black/Green
      • Insert the cable retainer.
      • Install the connector.
        Fig 9: Identifying Electrical Connector
        G02198937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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