Automatic Transmission External Controls: Adjustments Ford Explorer IV

Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 5R55S

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-270881) .
2. Place the selector lever in the PARK position.
3. Move the selector lever 3 detents. This should be the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
4. Remove the selector lever cable shield by prying on the side of the selector lever cable shield closest to the boot, then sliding the selector lever cable shield away from the boot.
5. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
6. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until the travel stops. Then rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 3 detents. This should be the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
7. With the selector lever cable end disconnected, unlock the tab on the selector lever cable end by sliding it up.
8. Carry out the following adjustments on the selector lever cable end: Make sure that the selector lever cable end slides forward and backward. Connect the selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever. Lock the selector lever cable end into place by pressing the lock tab down.
9. Install and secure the selector lever cable shield.
10. Verify that the engine will start in PARK and NEUTRAL. Verify that the reverse lamps will illuminate in the REVERSE position. If not, check the adjustment of the transmission range (TR) sensor. For additional information on the TR sensor adjustment, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S»(ref-270891) .

Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6R60

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-270881) .
2. Place the selector lever in the PARK position.
3. Move the selector lever 3 detents. This should be the (D) position.
4. Remove the selector lever cable shield by prying on the side of the selector lever cable shield closest to the boot, then sliding the shield away from the boot.
5. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
6. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until the travel stops. Then rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 3 detents. This should be the (D) position.
7. With the selector lever cable end disconnected, unlock the tab on the selector lever cable end by sliding it up.
8. Carry out the following adjustments on the selector lever cable end: Make sure that the selector lever cable end slides forward and backward. Connect the selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever. Lock the selector lever cable end into place by pressing the lock tab down.
9. Install and secure the selector lever cable shield.

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