Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - Column Shift

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NOTE: The shift control adjustment procedure must be performed in the order shown.

Position the transaxle range selector lever in OVERDRIVE. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the lever.
Loosen the manual control lever-to-shift control cable nut.

Fig 1: Loosening Manual Control Lever-To-Shift Control Cable Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the manual control lever in OVERDRIVE. Tighten the manual control lever-to-shift control cable nut.

Fig 2: Tightening Manual Control Lever-To-Shift Control Cable Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight. Check the operation of the transaxle in each transaxle range selector lever position.