Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column.
- Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
- Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column bracket.
- Disconnect the cable push pin from the stud in the bulkhead.
- Push the rubber grommet and transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
- Lift the lock tabs on the clip arms to release the clip. Pull the clip and transmission shift cable from the transmission shift cable bracket.
- Remove and discard the selector lever cable lock clip.
- Remove the cable.
- Remove the shift cable bracket from the transmission.
- Remove the bolts.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove the shift cable bracket.
- Remove the bolts.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE AND BRACKET in this section.
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.
NOTE:
To prevent shift cable damage, do not apply force to the transmission shift cable assembly between the manual control lever and the transmission shift cable bracket.