Cable Adjustment: Notes

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

NOTE: The 4R70W transmission is shown, this procedure is also used for the 4R100 transmission.

Place the transmission range selector lever in the (D) position.
- Place a three-pound weight on the transmission range selector lever.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the shift cable at the manual control lever.
1. Disconnect the cable at the manual control lever.
2. Verify the shift cable is locked in the shift cable bracket.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable At Manual Control Lever
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Unlock the lock tab on the transmission shift cable.

Fig 2: Unlocking Lock Tab On Transmission Shift Cable
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Verify the manual control lever is in the (D) position.
1. Place the manual control lever in the first gear position.
2. Move the manual control lever two detents to the (D) position.
Fig 3: Moving Manual Control Lever Two Detents To (D) Position
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Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Connecting Transmission Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
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Lock the shift cable lock tab.

Fig 5: Locking Shift Cable Lock Tab
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the three-pound weight.
Carefully move the transmission range selector lever from detent to detent and compare with the transmission settings.
- Readjust if necessary.