Section 07-05: Transmission, Automatic—External Controls
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Control Linkage

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

  1. Position the transmission selector lever in OVERDRIVE position. Ensure that the selector lever is tight against the rearward OVERDRIVE stop.
  1. Raise the vehicle and loosen the manual lever shift rod retaining nut. Refer to Section 00-02. Move the transmission manual control lever (7A256) to the OVERDRIVE position, third detent position from the full counterclockwise position.
  1. With the transmission selector lever and manual control lever in the OVERDRIVE position, tighten the retaining nut to 17-23 Nm (13-17 lb-ft).
  1. Check the operation of the automatic transmission in each selector lever position.


Shift Control Selector Lever and Housing





Item Part Number Description
1 7210 Shift Control Selector Lever and Housing
2 7E395 Transmission Shift Cable and Bracket
3 3F719 Ignition/Shifter Interlock Cable
4A N805701-S2 Bolt
5 353883-S2 Cotter Pin
6 3514 Steering Column Tube
7 — Interlock Connector (Part of 3F719)
8B N808124-S8M Bolt
9B N806038-S2 Bolt
10 — Shift Plate (Part of 7210)
11C 610959-S2 Bolt (2 Req'd)
12 N623332-S2 J-Nut (4 Req'd)
13D N605892-S2 Bolt (4 Req'd)
14E N605903-S56 Bolt (2 Req'd)
15F N801555-S56 Nut
16 7B415 Transmission Control Selector Connecting Rod Adjustment Stud
A Tighten to 1.6-2.2 Nm (14.16-19.47 Lb-In)
B Tighten to 2.1-2.9 Nm (18.58-25.66 Lb-In)
C Tighten to 10.2-13.8 Nm (90.28-122.14 Lb-In)
D Tighten to 6-8 Nm (53.1-70.8 Lb-In)
E Tighten to 23.3-31.7 Nm (17.18-23.38 Lb-Ft)
F Tighten to 16-24 Nm (11.8-17.7 Lb-Ft)