Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Shift Cable: Adjustments
Column Shift
Shift Control Cable Adjustment
NOTE: The shift control adjustment procedure must be performed in the order shown.
1. Position the transaxle range selector lever in OVERDRIVE. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lbs.) weight on the lever.
2. Loosen the manual control lever-to-shift control cable retaining nut.
3. Position the manual control lever in OVERDRIVE. Tighten the manual control lever-to-shift control cable nut.
4. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lbs.) weight. Check the operation of the transaxle in each transaxle range selector lever position.
Shift Indicator Cable Adjustment
NOTE: The shift control must be properly adjusted before performing this adjustment.
1. Remove the key release lever.
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
3. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
4. Position the transaxle range selector lever in the OVERDRIVE position. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lbs.) weight on the transaxle range selector lever.
5. Use the adjustment wheel to adjust the shift cable until the shift indicator completely covers the (D) and the calibration dot shows no red.
6. Cycle the range selector lever through all of the positions and check that the shift indicator completely covers the proper letter or number in each
position.
7. Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
8. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.
9. Install the key release lever.