Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Shift Indicator: Adjustments
1. Remove the upper instrument panel steering column cover.
2. Place the shift control selector lever in the OD position.
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Rotate the shift control selector lever clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate two detents counterclockwise (overdrive position).
3. Hang a 3.6 kg (8 lb) weight on the shift control selector lever.
4. Center the pointer in the middle of the overdrive position.
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Rotate the thumbwheel located on the bottom of the steering column to adjust the pointer.
5. Remove the 3.6 kg (8 lb) weight.
6. Carefully move the shift control selector lever from detent to detent and compare with the transmission settings.
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Readjust if necessary.
7. Install the upper instrument panel steering column cover.
