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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment: Procedure

  1. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
    G01391098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
      Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
      G01391099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position a 0.6 mm (0.023 in) feeler gauge between the gearshift lever selector and the gearshift lever detent.
    Fig 3: Measuring Gap Between Gearshift Lever Selector And Gearshift Lever Detent
    G01391100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Place the gearshift lever in the DRIVE position and hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight from the gearshift lever.
  5. Loosen the gearshift cable adjuster to adjust the cable then tighten.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Gearshift Cable Adjuster
    G01391101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the weight from the gearshift lever.
  7. Place the gearshift lever in the PARK position and remove the feeler gauge.
  8. Install the lower steering column shroud.
    1. Position the lower steering column shroud.
    2. Install the screws.
      Fig 5: Installing Lower Steering Column Shroud
      G01391102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 6: Installing Upper Steering Column Shroud
    G01391105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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