Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The 4R70W transmission is shown, this procedure is also used for the 4R100 transmission.

NOTE: To prevent shift 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 shift cable.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
2. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable
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Push the rubber grommet and the transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
Raise and support the vehicle.

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

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable

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Remove the shift cable.
1. Disconnect the cable at the manual control lever.
2. Press the lock tabs and remove the cable from the bracket.
3. Remove the cable from the locator clip.
Remove the shift cable bracket (all except vehicles equipped with 4.2L engine).
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the shift cable bracket.
Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable Bracket (Except 4.2L Engine)
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Remove the shift cable bracket (vehicles equipped with 4.2L engine).
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the nut.
3. Remove the bracket.
Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable Bracket (4.2L Engine)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES .
Fig 5: Installing Shift Cable Bracket (Except 4.2L Engine)
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Fig 6: Installing Shift Cable Bracket (4.2L Engine)
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