Section 07-05: Transmission, Automatic—External Controls
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Automatic Shifter Assembly

 

AOD or A4LD Transmission

 

Removal

  1. Remove console assembly. Refer to Section 01-12.
  1. Disconnect shifter interlock cable from the shifter housing and the shifter interlock cam. Disconnect indicator lamp wire. Place shift lever in OVERDRIVE.
  1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02.
  1. Remove lower linkage retaining nut or ball link and disconnect shift cable or rod.
  1. On AOD, remove shift cable retaining screws.
  1. Lower vehicle, remove shifter to floorpan retaining bolts. Remove shifter assembly.
 

Installation

  1. Install shifter with retaining bolts. Tighten to 5.9-8.1 Nm (4-6 lb-ft).
  1. Connect indicator lamp wire. Connect shift interlock cable. Tighten retaining screw to 3.1-4.3 Nm (27-38 lb-in).
  1. Install console assembly.
  1. Place shift lever in OVERDRIVE and apply a 1.4 kg (3 lb) rearward force to the lever.
  1. Raise vehicle.
  1. Make sure the transmission manual lever is in the OVERDRIVE position as outlined in Adjustments.
  1. On A4LD, install shift lever rod on stud and tighten nut to 17-23 Nm (13-17 lb-ft). On AOD, press shift cable on ball stud and connect cable to shifter bracket and tighten cable retaining screws to 17-23 Nm (13-17 lb-ft).
  1. Lower vehicle. Check for proper shifter operation.