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NOTE: The shift control cable adjustment procedure must be performed in the order shown.
  1. Position the transaxle range selector lever in Overdrive. For vehicles with column shift, hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight on the lever. For all vehicles, loosen the manual control lever-to-shift control cable nut. See Fig 1.
  2. Position the manual control lever in Overdrive. Tighten the shift cable retaining nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. For vehicles with column shift, remove the 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight. For all vehicles, check the operation of the transaxle in each transaxle range selector lever position.
Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable Retaining Nut
G00127364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.