Manual Linkage

Transmission control linkage adjustments should be performed in the order in which they appear.

Console or Floor Shift, Automatic Transmission

2.3L Engine

Solid Link-Type

1. Position the transmission selector lever in OVERDRIVE position for A4LD applications. Ensure that the selector lever is tight against the rearward OVERDRIVE stop.

   NOTE: The shift lever should be held against the rearward OVERDRIVE stop when the linkage is adjusted.

2. Raise the vehicle and loosen the manual lever shift rod retaining nut. Refer to Section 00-02. Move the transmission manual lever to the OVERDRIVE position, third detent position from the full counterclockwise position.

3. With the transmission selector lever and manual lever in the OVERDRIVE position, tighten the retaining nut to 17-23 Nm (13-17 lb-ft).

4. Check the operation of the transmission in each selector lever position.
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	—	Body Electrical Connector
   2	3F719	Interlock Cable Assy
   3	—	Lever
   4	7341	Bushing
   5	7340	Rod
   6	14N204	Clip
   7	3C529	Steering Column Assy
   8	7B415	Shift Rod
   9A	N801555-S56	Nut
   10B	N807104-S2	Screw
   11	N623332-S2	Nut (4 Req'd)
   12C	N604892-S2	Bolt (4 Req'd)
   13D	N605892-S2	Screw (4 Req'd)
   14	7K004	Shifter Assy
   15D	N805701-S2	Screw
   A		Tighten to 17-23Nm (13-17 Lb-Ft)
   B		Tighten to 3.1-4.3Nm (27-38 Lb-In)
   C		Tighten to 5.9-8.1Nm (4-6 Lb-Ft)
   D		Tighten to 1.6-2.2Nm (14-19 Lb-In)

5.0L Engine

Cable-Type

1. Position the transmission selector lever in OVERDRIVE position for AOD transmission.

   NOTE: The shift lever should be held against the rearward OVERDRIVE stop when the linkage is adjusted.

2. Raise the vehicle and loosen the manual lever shift cable retaining nut. Refer to Section 00-02. Move the transmission manual lever to the OVERDRIVE position third detent position from the full clockwise position.

3. With the transmission selector lever and manual lever in the OVERDRIVE position, tighten the retaining nut to 17-23 Nm (13-17 lb-ft).

4. Check the operation of the transmission in each selector lever position.
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	7E459	Cable and Bracket Assy
   2	—	Floorpan
   3	N803489-S100	Clamp
   4	14N204	Clip
   5	3F719	Interlock Cable Assy
   6	3C529	Steering Column Assy
   7	7K004	Shifter Assy
   8A	N805701-S2	Screw
   9B	N807104-S2	Screw
   10	—	Steering Column Assy
   11C	610959-S2	Screw (2 Req'd)
   12	N623332-S2	Nut (4 Req'd)
   13D	N605892-S2	Bolt (4 Req'd)
   14A	N805701-S2	Screw (4 Req'd)
   15E	N620481-S2	Nut (2 Req'd)
   16	7E459	Bracket Assy
   17F	N801555	Nut
   18	7B415	Stud
   A		Tighten to 1.6-2.2 Nm (14-19 Lb-In)
   B		Tighten to 3.1-4.3Nm (27-38 Lb-In)
   C		Tighten to 3.4-4.8Nm (30-42 Lb-In)
   D		Tighten to 5.9-8.1Nm (4-6 Lb-Ft)
   E		Tighten to 25.5-34.5Nm (19-25 Lb-Ft)
   F		Tighten to 17-23Nm (13-17 Lb-Ft)