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Intermediate Band Adjustment

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the shift cable.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
    2. Remove the shift cable from the bracket.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
    G02152643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor. For additional information, refer to the DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR .
    4. CAUTION: Do not allow the screw to back out. Band strut can fall out of position.
    CAUTION: Throw the locknut away. The locknut is not reusable for assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Locknut
    G02152644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove and discard the locknut.
    5. CAUTION: Install, but do not tighten, a new locknut on the screw. Apply petroleum jelly to the locknut seal.
    CAUTION: The intermediate servo must be installed prior to band adjustment.
    NOTE: The wrench will click at the specified torque. Install new locknut, do not tighten at this time.
    Fig 3: Tightening Screw
    G02152645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, tighten the screw then, back off the screw exactly two (2) turns and hold that position.
  6. Tighten the intermediate band locknut.
    1. Hold the screw stationary.
    2. Tighten the intermediate band locknut.
    Fig 4: Tightening Intermediate Band Locknut
    G02152646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the digital TR sensor.
    1. Position the digital TR sensor.
    2. Loosely install the screws.
    Fig 5: Installing Digital TR Sensor
    G02152647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
    NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 6: Aligning Digital TR Sensor
    G02152648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten screws in an alternating sequence.
  9. Install the manual control outer lever.
    1. Install the manual control outer lever.
    2. Install the manual control outer lever nut.
    Fig 7: Installing Manual Control Outer Lever Nut
    G02152649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02152650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the shift cable.
    1. Connect the shift cable to the bracket.
    2. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever.
    Fig 9: Connecting Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
    G02152651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
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