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

Shift Cable Assembly

 

Removal

  1. Place shift lever in OVERDRIVE. Raise vehicle. Refer to Section 00-02.
  1. Remove shift cable retaining bolts from shifter mounted bracket. Disconnect cable from shift lever ball stud.
  1. Remove shift cable retaining bolts from transmission mounted bracket.
  1. Remove shift cable retaining nut from transmission manual lever and remove cable.
 

Installation

  1. Install shift cable to shifter mounted bracket. Tighten screws to 3.4-4.8 Nm (30-42 lb-in). Connect shift cable to shift lever.
  1. Install shift cable mounted bracket to transmission. Tighten nuts to 25.5-34.5 Nm (19-25 lb-ft).
  1. Place the transmission manual lever in OVERDRIVE as outlined in Adjustments. Apply a 1.4 kg (3 lb) rearward force to the shifter lever, which should be in OVERDRIVE.
  1. Connect shift cable to transmission lever. Tighten retaining nut to 17-23 Nm (13-17 lb-ft).
  1. Check for proper shifter operation.