Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Shift Cable: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Place transmission range selector lever in DRIVE. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove transmission shift cable and bracket retaining bolts from shifter mounted bracket. Disconnect shift cable from shift lever ball stud.
3. Remove transmission shift cable and bracket retaining bolts from transmission mounted bracket.
4. Remove transmission shift cable retaining nut from transmission manual control lever and remove shift cable.
INSTALLATION
1. Install shift cable to shifter mounted bracket. Tighten screws to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.). Connect shift cable and bracket to transmission range
selector lever ball stud.
2. Install shift cable mounted bracket to transmission. Tighten nuts to 25-34 Nm (19-25 ft. lbs.).
3. Place the transmission manual control lever in DRIVE as described in Adjustments. Apply a 1.4 kg (3 lb) rearward force to the transmission range
selector lever, which should be in DRIVE.
4. Connect shift cable and bracket to transmission manual control lever. Tighten retaining nut to 17-23 Nm (13-16 ft. lbs.) as described in
Adjustments.
5. Check for proper shifter operation.
