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Removal and Installation

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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.
  1. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover, the driver side knee brace and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover Bolts
    G02765916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. 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 2: Disconnecting Shift Cable
    G02765917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Push the rubber grommet and the transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
  4. Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    5. 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 3: Removing Cable From Locator Clip
    G02765918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove the shift cable bracket (all except vehicles equipped with 4.2L engine).
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Remove the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable Bracket (All Except Vehicles Equipped With 4.2L Engine)
    G02765919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the shift cable bracket (vehicles equipped with 4.2L engine).
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the nut.
    3. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Shift Cable Bracket (Vehicles Equipped With 4.2L Engine)
    G02765920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 6: Tightening Torque Of Shift Cable Bracket (All Except Vehicles Equipped With 4.2L Engine)
    G02765921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 7: Tightening Torque Of Shift Cable Bracket (Vehicles Equipped With 4.2L Engine)
    G02765922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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