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Automatic Transmission External Controls: Specifications Ford Taurus IV facelift

Automatic Trans 13 illustrations ~237 words

Torque Specifications Chart (1 Of 2)

DescriptionNm
Floor shift selector lever nuts11
Floor shift selector lever bolts11

Torque Specifications Chart (1 Of 2)

Torque Specifications Chart (2 Of 2)

DescriptionNm
Steering column bracket nuts15
Shift cable to manual control lever nut20
LH instrument panel trim screws7

Torque Specifications Chart (2 Of 2)

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Scheme 799: External Controls

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The transaxle shift control linkage consists of

  1. A steering column or floor-mounted transaxle range selector lever.
  2. A shift cable connecting the steering column to the transaxle range selector lever.
  3. An ignition/shifter interlock cable on floor shift vehicles which connects the transaxle range selector lever to the steering column lock assembly.
  4. An ignition/shift interlock actuator that is integral to the ignition/shift interlock cable. The ignition/shifter interlock cable
  5. Locks the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
  6. Requires the transaxle range selector lever to be in the PARK position to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS (Taurus) or SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS (Sable) for schematic and connector information.

Scheme 802

Scheme 802: Special Tool(s)

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Scheme 803: Inspection and Verification
  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom. GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(ref-212112-S03532876412005122300000).

Scheme 804

Scheme 804: Symptom Chart

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Scheme 805: PINPOINT TEST A: THE SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT RELEASE/LOCK CORRECTLY

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Scheme 810: PINPOINT TEST B: THE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE IS OUT OF CORRECT GEAR RELATIONSHIP

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