Cable and Bracket Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position.
- Place a 1.3-kg (3-lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual lever.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Manual 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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For either automatic transmission, place the manual control lever 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 for the 4R70W transmission. Move the manual control lever three detents to the (D) position for the TorqShift transmission.
  
  Fig 3: Placing Manual Control Lever In First Gear Position
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Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Selector Lever Cable
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Lock the transmission shift cable lock tab.

Fig 5: Locking Transmission Shift Cable Lock Tab
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Remove the 1.3-kg (3-lb) weight.
Carefully move the gearshift lever from detent to detent and compare with transmission settings. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK or NEUTRAL and backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, Steps 1- 5 must be repeated and include digital TR or TR sensor adjustment in NEUTRAL. Readjust if necessary.