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Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment

  1. Remove the 2 screws and the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    2. Fig 1: Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    GF0033533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the screws and the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    3. Fig 2: Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement & Screw
    GF0033534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the gearshift lever clockwise until it bottoms out (1st gear), then rotate it counterclockwise 2 detents Overdrive (Circle D) position.
  4. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
  5. Rotate the thumbwheel to center the selector lever indicator in the middle of the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
    6. Fig 3: Locating Thumbwheel To Center Selector Lever Indicator
    GF0033535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
  7. Rotate the gearshift lever into each detent to verify that the selector lever indicator matches the selected range. Readjust, if necessary.
  8. Install the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 4: Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement & Screw
    GF0033534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    10. Fig 5: Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    GF0033533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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