Section 07-05: Transmission, Automatic, External Controls
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS

Transmission Shift Control Cable and Bracket

 
  1. From inside the vehicle, place the gearshift lever (7210) in the DRIVE position (C6) or the OVERDRIVE position (4R70W and E4OD). Hang a three-pound weight on the gearshift lever.

  1. Raise vehicle on a hoist and position suitable safety stands under vehicle.

  1. Remove the shift cable from the transmission lever ball stud.

  1. Pull down the lock tab on the shift cable body.

  1. Position the gearshift lever in the DRIVE position (C6) or the OVERDRIVE position (E4OD). This is three detents from the front-most lever position with the first position counting as one.

  1. Connect the cable end fitting to the transmission lever ball stud.

  1. Push up on the lock tab to lock the cable in the correctly adjusted position.

  1. Remove safety stands and lower vehicle from hoist. Remove the three-pound weight from the gearshift lever.

  1.  CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the cable be adjusted in any position other than D (drive) for the C6 automatic transmission or (D) (overdrive) for the E4OD automatic transmission.

    After making the adjustment, check for park engagement. Check the gearshift lever in all detent positions with the engine (6007) running to make sure correct detent/transmission actions. Readjust if necessary.



    Shift Cable, Automatic Transmission, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco





    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1Three-Pound Weight (to Be Improvised in Shop)
    27210Gearshift Lever
    33514Steering Column
    47B229Transmission Shift Cable Bracket
    57E395Cable Assembly, Transmission Shift
    656137-S100Bolt, 3/16-16 x .62 Hex Flange Head