Aerostar AWD V6-183 3.0L (1991)
AEROSTAR (4X2 AND AWD)
1.
From inside the vehicle, place the console shift selector lever into the D (OVERDRIVE) position.
2.
From below the vehicle, remove the shift cable end fitting from the transmission manual control lever ball stud. See Figure 2.
3.
Remove the shift cable adjusting screw securing the transmission shift control cable (slotted end) to the black nylon end fitting. Discard the screw.
4.
Throughly clean the black nylon end fitting of all dirt and debris. If the nylon end fitting is broken or the nut stripped, replace it with service part
F29Z-7329-A.
5.
Remove the shift cable spring and adjusting screw from the kit. Insert the spring into the black nylon end fitting cavity with the two spring hooks
facing up. See Figure 2. Slide the slotted shift cable end on top of the spring. Be sure the two spring hooks are positioned over the slotted cable
end. Install the new adjusting screw. Tighten the screw just enough for the shift cable spring to move back and forth. Do not fully tighten the screw
at this time.
6.
Connect the shift cable end fitting to the transmission manual control lever ball stud. Apply thumb pressure on the shift cable spring to keep the
spring seated in the nylon end fitting cavity.
7.
With the shift cable end fitting installed on the manual control lever ball stud, release the pressure from the shift cable spring to allow the spring to
self-adjust the cable. Tighten the adjustinent screw to 5-7 N-m (42-62 in.lb).
8.
Check the transmission console shift selector lever in all detent positions with the engine running to ensure correct detent/transmission action.
9.
In the event that the detent and transmission action do not correspond, readjust the system as follows: From inside the vehicle, place the console
shift selector lever in the D (OVERDRIVE) position. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission manual control lever at the transmission.
Position the transmission manual control lever in the overdrive position by moving the lever all the way rearward (counterclockwise) and then
moving it three detents forward (clockwise). Loosen the shift cable adjusting screw and repeat steps 6, 7 and 8.
RANGER AND EXPLORER (4X2 AND 4X4)
1.
From below the vehicle, use a screwdriver and pry the shift cable end fitting from the transmission manual control lever ball stud. See Figure 3.
2.
Pull down the lock tab to unlock the adjuster body.
3.
Slide the adjuster spring from the kit over the shift cable end fitting (large end first) and push it up to the spacer cap.
4.
Work the adjuster spring coils over the spacer cap until the spring is in place between the spacer cap and the adjuster body. See Figure 3.
5.
Move the shift cable back and forth the full adjustment length four or five times to remove any dirt. Be sure the adjuster body moves freely.
6.
From inside the vehicle, place the column shift selector lever in the D (OVERDRIVE) position. Hang a 3 pound weight on the selector lever.
7.
From below the vehicle, position the transmission manual control lever in the D (OVERDRIVE) position by moving the lever all the way rearward
(counterclockwise) and then moving three detents forward (clockwise).
8.
Holding the cable end fitting, push the cable rearward until the end fitting lines up with the manual control lever ball stud. Connect the cable end
fitting to the ball stud.
9.
Push up on the lock tab to lock the adjuster body in the correctly adjusted position. Be sure locator tab is properly seated in the bracket.
10.
Remove the 3 pound weight from the column shift selector.
11.
After adjustment, check for P (PARK) engagement. Check the transmission control lever in all detent positions with the engine running to ensure
correct detent/transmission action. Readjust if required.
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