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Shift Cable: Escape

  1. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Place a .023" (0.6 mm) feeler gauge between range selector lever and lever detent. Place range selector lever in "D" position. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from range select lever.
  2. Disconnect shift cable from shift control lever. Rotate shift control lever clockwise to full stop, and then rotate lever 2 detents counterclockwise to "D" position. Depress 2 locking tab on adjustment lock cylinder and rotate lock cylinder counterclockwise.
  3. Loosen shift cable adjuster, and connect cable to shift control lever. Tighten shift cable adjuster. Remove feeler gauge. Reinstall steering column shrouds.
  4. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. Verify vehicle only starts in "P" and "N" positions, and back-up lights operate. If operation is not okay, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR .
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