Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the eCVT and the engine are OFF.

With the ignition in the OFF position and in DRIVE, raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield

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Remove the transaxle control splash shield.

Fig 2: Transaxle Control Splash Shield

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Loosen the selector lever cable adjustment screw.

Fig 3: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment Screw

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Loosen the selector lever cable bracket nuts so that the selector lever is free to move.

Fig 4: Selector Lever Cable Bracket Nuts

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Position the selector lever between the 2 ribs on the transaxle case.

Fig 5: Selector Lever Between 2 Ribs On Transaxle Case

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Lower the vehicle to access the selector lever.
Place the transmission selector lever in the D position.
Tighten the selector lever cable bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
Tighten the selector lever cable adjustment screw to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
To verify the correct adjustment, observe the selector lever on the transaxle, while an assistant shifts the transmission selector lever to each range position ending in the D position.
Install the transaxle control splash shield.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Transaxle Control Splash Shield

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Install the LH splash shield.

Fig 7: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield

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