F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Shift Cable: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column.
(1) Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
(2) Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column bracket.
2. Disconnect the cable push pin.
3. Push the rubber grommet and transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
5. Remove the transmission shift cable from the automatic transmission.
(1) Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
(2) Depress the lock tabs to release the transmission shift cable and disconnect the transmission shift cable from the transmission shift cable
bracket.
6. Remove the shift cable bracket from the transmission.
(1) Remove the bolt.
(2) Remove the shift cable bracket.
