Removal and Installation

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.

NOTE: To prevent cable damage, do not apply force to the transmission shift cable assembly between the steering column shift tube bracket and the steering column bracket.

Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column.
1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
2. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Steering Column Shift Tube Lever
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the cable push pin from the stud in the bulkhead.
Push the rubber grommet and transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: To prevent shift cable assembly damage, do not apply force to the transmission shift cable between the manual control lever and the transmission shift cable bracket.

Remove the transmission shift cable from the transmission.
- Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the shift cable bracket from the transmission.
- Remove the bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable Bracket From Transmission
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to CABLE AND BRACKET ADJUSTMENT .