[jackq]

C-6 Linkage adjustment

Hows it going everyone---question on adjusting my trans linkage.It seems like it would be fairly simple,but correct me if I'm wrong. Do you loosen the adjustment bolt,find drive, then set the indicator on D,then tighten up? Seems like the simple way to do it,but I got to check with you guys first. My indicator is half in N when in drive,and I think I have some slippage. You would think if it's in drive,it would be no matter where the indictor points(off a little bit)Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Zrob]

Re: C-6 Linkage adjustment

I wouldn't mess with the linkage. The problem is more with the indicator than the linkage. The indicator is easily adjusted by removing the steering column trim, loosening a screw, and moving the indicator stop point.

 

[cdnsarguy]

Re: C-6 Linkage adjustment

The better thing to do is ensure the lever has the gears selection in the right place before adjusting the PRNDL indicator.

Automatic Transmission Shift Rod or Shift Cable Adjustment... C6 and E4OD

1 Raise vehicle on jack stands or hoist. (I'd block well and scramble under)

2 From inside the vehicle, place the select lever in D/C6 and OD/E4OD . Hang a three

pound weight on the selector lever ( six pack still full)

3 Remove shift cable from the transmission lever ball stud/shift rod.

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

5 Position transmission lever in drive position. This is three detents from the front-most

lever position with the first position counting as one.

6 Connect the cable and end fitting to the transmission lever ball stud/shift rod.

7 Push up on the lock tab to lock the cable in the correctly adjusted position or tighten nut

and bolt.

8 Remove jack stands and lower vehicle from hoist. Remove three pound weight from

column shift select lever.

9 After making adjustment, check for Park engagment. Check the transmission control lever

in all detent positions with the engine running to make sure correct detent/transmission

actions. Readjust if necessary. Reset the PRNDL indicator.

CAUTION:
Under no circumstances will it be permissible to adjust the cable/shift rod in any position

other than D for C6 or OD for E4OD.

Now all should be ok if it is in PARK and everything works, remove blocks.

Road test...................(drink warm beer)

 

[Lobstah]

Re: C-6 Linkage adjustment

"Road test...................(drink warm beer) "

If you're quick enough, and you take a short road test, the beer should still be cold /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Lob

 

[sle2115]

Re: C-6 Linkage adjustment

[ QUOTE ]
"Road test...................(drink warm beer) "

If you're quick enough, and you take a short road test, the beer should still be cold /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Lob

[/ QUOTE ]

Or work smart, buy a refrigerator!!! Wouldn't have a garage without one!

 

[phubai]

The indicator on my 250 was off. Neutral was on reverse. Drive was neutral, etc. I looked underneath the steering column and discovered that a white plastic piece that helps keep the indicator cable taut was broken. The Ford parts dept was closed so I tied it with an electrical tie temporarily until I can replace the part. I believe you have to buy the whole cable setup to replace that 50 cent part, though. My friend's Ranger, ironically, had the same part break this week. Mine was a 97, his was a 2001.