steering FORD MUSTANG 1969 Volume One Chassis

03-13-03

Specifications

03-13-03

MANUAL AND POWER

Vehicle

Model

Gear Type

Gear Ratio

Turns of
Strg.

Gr. (Lock to Lock)
®

Lube Type

Lube Capacity

(Lb.)

Worm Bearing

Preload (In Lb)®

Total Center

Meshload(lnLb)®

Adjustments

(All Models)
ASSIST STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS

Ford,

Mercury,

Meteor

SM/VD-1

Manual

24:1

6-2/5

.97
±
.07

4-5

9-10
SMB-D

Manual

19.9:1

4-5/8

.55
±
.05

4-5

9-10

Adjusting
Mustang, Cougar

SMBK

Power Assist

and Manual®

16:1

3-3/4

ESW-M1C87-A

.55
±
.05

3-4®

8-9®

screw to bottom
of
sector

.000 -.002
SMB-F®

Manual

16:1

3-3/4

.55
±
.05

4-5

9-10

shaft T slot clearance:
Falcon,

Mont ego,

Fairlane

SMA-F

Manual

22:1

5-1/2

.87
±
.07

4-5

9-10
SMA-B

Power

Assist

16:1

4

.87
±
.07

3-4

8-9

©Production only
-
for service, use Model SMB-K.

®When used
for
improved
or
competition handling, worm bearing preload must
be
adjusted
to
4-5
In
Lb and total center meshload must
be

adjusted to 9-10 In Lb.

®Gear only
-
not attached to Pitman arm.

0Torque required
to
rotate input shaft
at
approximately 1-1/2 turns either side
of
center (gear
out of
vehicle
or
Pitman arm disconnected).

©Requiredto rotate input shaft and worm assembly past
the
center high point.

STEERING GEAR TORQUE UMITS(FT-LB)

Description

Sector Shaft Cover Bolts

Mesh Load Adjusting Screw Lock Nut

Ball Return Guide Clamp Screw

Preload Adjuster Lock Nut

Valve Housing
to
Gear Housing Screw

Race Retaining Inner Nut

Race Lock Nut

Piston End Cap

Set Screw-Rack Adjustment

Lubricant Fill Plug and Vent
Manual and Power Assist

Ford,
Mercury,

Meteor

30-40

32-40

18-42 (In-Lb)

60-80

3-9®
Fairlane, Falcon,

Montego

17-2?

32-40

18-42 (In-Lb) Pwr.

42-60 (In-Lb) Man.

60-80

3-9®
Mustang

Cougar

15-22

32-40

18-42 (In-Lb)

45-60

3-9®
Power steering

55-70

25-35

60-120 (In-Lb)

35-45

(D

®

50-75
Steering

30-35

20-30

3-6

50-110

50-100

® With tool T66P-3553-B
•
compute the torque as follows:

Length
of
Torque Wrench
X
60 Lb.
Ft.

°rque
"
Length
of
Torque Wrench
+
5.5 Inches

Example: With 13 inch torque wrench

13ln.
X
60 Lb. Ft. 13
X
60 Lb.
Ft.

13
In.
+
5.5 In.
18.5

®With tool T66P-3553-B
•
compute the torque as follows:

Length
of
torque wrench
X
25 Lb.
Ft.

Length of torque wrench
+
5.5 Inches

©Minimum
of
one thread must remain exposed when installed.
-0.703 X60- 42 (Lb.
Ft.)procarmanuals.com

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Specifications

03-13-04

STEERING LINKAGE TORQUE LIMITS (FT-LBS)

Description

Cylinder Mounting Bracket
to
(Side Hole)

Underbodyor Frame (Bottom Hole)

Power Cylinder
to
Bracket

Power Cylinder
to
Bracket Lock
Nut

Steering
Tie Rod End to
Spindle
Arm

Idler
Arm
Mounting Bracket
to

Underbody
or
Frame

Pitman Arm
to
Control Valve (Power Steering)

Steering Gear
to
Side Rail
or
Frame

Pitman
Arm to
Sector Shaft

Idler
Arm to
Pitman Arm-to-ldler
Arm Rod

Spindle Connecting
Rod
Clamp
to
Adjusting

Sleeve

Pitman
Arm to
Steering Arm-to-ldler
Arm Rod

Steering Spindle
Arm
Connecting
Rod to

Arm-to-ldler
Arm Rod
Cougar, Fairlane,

Falcon,
Mont
ego,

Mustang

28-35

35-43

18-24

3-5

30-40
©

28-35

35-47
©

50-65

150-225

60-80®

10-14

35-47
©

30-40
©
Ford,

Mercury,

Meteor

-

-

-

-

35-47®

28-35

-

50-65

150-225

60-80
®

8-13

35-47
©

35-47
®
Continental

Mark
III

Thunder bird

-

-

-

-

35-47
©

28-35

-

50-65

150-225

60-80
©

8-13

35-47
©

35-47
©
Lincoln

Continental

-

-

-

-

40-55

20-30

-

50-65

150-200

40-55

19-26

40-55

40-55

CD
Torque
to low
limit
of
specification;
then,
tighten
the nut to the
nearest cotter
pin
slot
and
insert
the
cotter
pin.

STEERING COLUMN TORQUE LIMITS (FT-LBS)

Description

Column Lower Bracket
to
Column Upper Bracket

Intermediate Bracket
to
Brake Pedal

Support Bracket

Lower Trim Shroud
to
Upper Trim Shroud

Flex Coupling
to
Steering Gear

Flex Coupling
to
Steering Shaft Flange

Flex Coupling
to
Steering Shaft

Tee Plate
to
Instrument Panel

Steering Wheel Attaching
Nut

Brake Pedal Support Bracket
to
Brake

Pedal Support

Column Upper Bracket
to
Instrument Panel

Column Upper Bracket
to
Lower Clamp
Ford,

Mercury,

Meteor

Upper
9-20

Lower
8-12

9-20

5-10

24-37

10-18

-

8-13

30-40

_

-

-
Fairlane,

Falcon,

Mont
ego

10-20

_

-

24-37

12-18

-

3-8

30-40

28-42

10-16

-
Cougar,

Mustang

8-15

_

-

24-37

10-18

-

5-15

30-40

13-25

-

-
Lincoln

Continental

_

_

-

25-35

-

25-35

4-9

20-30

_

10-15

8-12
Continental

Mark
III

Thunder bird

_

_

-

25-35

-

25-35

4-9

30-40

28-42

7-12

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Specifications
03-13-08

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS

Tool No.

T50T-100-A

T59L-100-B

T58L-101-A

T53L-200-A

T62L-201-A

OTC-462

T57L-500-A

T69L-1102-A

Tool 1175-AB

Tool 1175-AH

T56P-1217-A

T60K-1217-A

Tool 1217-J

Tool 1217-K

Tool
1217- L

Tool 1217-M

T65P-3000-A, D

T65P-3000-B, C, E, F

T57P-3006-A

T60K-3005-A

T62F-3006-A

Tool 3044-A

T54P-3044-A

T60K-3044-A

T65P-3044-A

Tool 3068

Tool 3069-AA

Tool
3069-
M

Tool 3290-C

T65P-3524-A

T66P-3553-A, B

T66P-3553-C

T65P-3548-A

T62F-3576-A

T64K-3576-A

T64K-3576-B

T65P-3576-A, B

T65P-3576-C

Tool 3583-J

T65P-3590-F

T67L-3600-A

T65P-3805-A

T63P-5310-A

T64K-5310-A, B

T66P-5310-A, B

T64N-5781-A

T64K-5781-B

Tool 6306-AG

T63L-8620-A

T63L-10300-B

T65P-10300-B

T56L-33610-D

T68L-33610-A

Tool 33623-D

T65P-3A537-A

T65P-3A537-B

T69P-3A674-A

T65P-3A733-A

T65T-3B177-A

T68P-3B586-A

T68P-3B592-A

T68P-3B592-B

T64B-3C716-A

T65P-3C732-A

T65P-3D517-A

T65P-3D525-A

T65P-3D525-B

T65P-3D526-A

T69P-3D608-A

T69P-3D608-B

T65P-3D642-A

T67P-3D739-A
Description

Slide Hammer-Long

Slide Hammer-Short

Puller Attachment

Handle Adapter

Input Shaft Seal Installer

Tie Rod Separator (Owatonna Tool Co.)

Bench Mounted Holding Fixture

Front Wheel Bearing Remover

Grease Seal Remover (Head Only)

Grease Seal Replacer

Front Hub Bearing Cup and Grease Seal Replacer

Front Hub Bearing Cup and Grease Seal Replacer

Front Hub Outer Bearing Cup Replacer

Front Hub Inner Bearing Cup Replacer

Front Hub Outer Bearing Cup Remover

Front Hub Inner Bearing Cup Remover

Adjusting Bars-Caster and Camber

Alignment Spacers

Spindle Ball Joint Remover Press

Spindle Ball Joint Press Adapter Screw

Spindle Ball Joint Press Adapter Screw

Front Suspension Upper Arm Bushing Remover

Front Suspension Upper and Lower Arm Overhaul Kit

Front Suspension Lower Arm Bushing Remover and Replacer

Upper Arm Bushing Overhaul Kit

Front Suspension Upper Arm Bushing Adapter

Front Suspension Lower Arm Bushing Remover

Lower Arm Bushings-Remover and Replacer Kit

Tie Rod Ball Ends and Control Valve Ball Stud Remover

Input Shaft Bearing Remover and Installer

Spanner Wrench

Spacer

Oil Line Connector Seal Installer

Sector Shaft Bushing Remover and Replacer

Sector Shaft Needle Bearings and Seal Remover and Replacer

Sector Shaft Needle Bearings and Seal Remover and Replacer Adapter

Sector Shaft Bushing Remover and Installer

Remover and Installer Adapter

Control Valve Bearing and Seal Remover and Replacer

Steering Pitman Arm Remover

Steering Wheel Remover

Ring Compressor-Rack Piston

Front Coil Spring Remover and Replacer

Adapters

Adapters

Rear Spring Front Bushing Remover and Installer

Rear Spring Bushing Adapter

Crankshaft Damper Remover and Power Steering Pump Sprocket Replacer

Bent Tension Gauge

Pulley Remover

Alternator Pulley Replacer

Pressure Testing Gauge Assembly

Bypass and Orifice Gauge

Pump Oil Seal Pilot

Bearing Preload Spanner Wrench

Adjuster Plug Seal Protector

Fixture Adapter Plate

Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover

Front Suspension Bushings Remover and Replacer

Pump Housing Hole Plugging Tool

Pump Shaft Seal Replacer

Pump Shaft Seal Protector

Insulator Remover and Replacer Socket

Lock Spring Installing Hook

Rack Piston Arbor

Adjuster Plug Bearing Remover and Installer

Thrust Bearing Retainer Installer Adapter

Adjuster Plug Seal Installer

Pin Straightness Checking Block

Pin Guide Support

Sector Shaft Seal Installer

Pivot Pin Removerprocarmanuals.com

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Clutch

05-03-04

bushings, position the clutch pedal and

bushings in the pedal support.

8. Install the retaining ring on the

clutch pedal shaft.

9. Position the assist spring in the

pedal support bracket and the assist

spring bracket. Rotate the assist

spring bracket clockwise until the

upper bolt holes line up and install the

bolt. Torque both the upper and lower

bolts to specification.

10.
Check the clutch pedal free

travel and adjust as required.

MUSTANG, COUGAR

1.
Disconnect the battery ground

cable.

2.
Remove the steering column.

Refer to Group 3 of this manual for

the procedure.

3.
Remove the two capscrews re-

taining the master cylinder or booster

to the dash panel. Then remove the

two capscrews retaining the pedal sup-

port bracket to the dash panel.

4.
Working inside the vehicle, dis-

connect the clutch pedal-to-equalizer

rod at the clutch pedal by removing

the retainer and bushing.

5.
Secure the clutch pedal against

the bumper stop with a small C-clamp

as shown in Fig. 6.

6. Disconnect the stop light switch

wires at the connector.

7.
Remove the switch retainer and

slide the stop light switch off the

brake pedal pin just far enough for

the switch outer hole to clear the pin.

Then lower the switch away from the

pin.
Remove the master cylinder push

CLUTCH PEDAL ASSIST SPRING
rod, bushing and nylon washer from

the brake pedal pin.

8. Remove the screw retaining the

pedal support bracket to the top inner

cowl bracket (Fig. 6).

9. Remove the two sheet metal

screws retaining the pedal support

bracket to the dash panel.

10.
Remove the two screws retain-

ing the pedal support bracket to the

upper cowl brace and lower the pedal

support bracket away from the steer-

ing column studs.

11.
Remove the pedal support

bracket assembly from the vehicle.

12.
Mount the bracket in a vise.

13.
Remove the small C-clamp se-

curing the clutch pedal to the bumper.

Slowly pivot the pedal away from the

bumper until the assist spring can be

lifted from its seat.

14.
Remove the retainer clip from

the clutch and brake pedal shaft.

Then, remove the clutch pedal and

shaft assembly, brake pedal assembly,

and bushings from the pedal support

bracket.

15.
Apply a coating of SAE 10 en-

gine oil to the bushings and locate all

bushings in their proper places on the

brake and clutch pedal assemblies.

16.
Position the brake pedal to the

pedal support bracket. Install the

clutch and brake pedal shaft through

the pedal support and brake pedal as-

sembly. Install the retainer.

17.
Install the clutch pedal assist

spring and pivot the pedal against its

bumper stop. Secure the pedal against

the bumper with a small C-clamp as

TOP INNER COWL-TO-BRACKET

RETAINING SCREW

C2057-A

FIG.
6—Clutch
Pedal —Mustang and Couga?
shown in Fig. 6.

18.
Position the pedal support

bracket assembly to the dash panel

and to the steering column retainer

studs.

19.
Align the pedal support bracket

holes with the holes in the dash panel

and install the two sheet metal screws.

20.
Install the two capscrews at-

taching the pedal support bracket to

the upper cowl bracket.

21.
Install the screw attaching the

support bracket to the top inner cowl

bracket (Fig. 6).

22.
Install the inner nylon washer,

bushing master cylinder push rod on

the brake pedal pin. Position the stop

light switch so that it straddles the

push rod with the switch slot on the

pedal pin and the switch outer hole

just clearing the pin. Slide the switch

completely onto the pin, and install

the outer nylon washer. Secure with

the self-locking pin.

23.
Connect the stop light switch

wires to the connector and install the

wires to the retaining clip.

24.
Connect the clutch pedal-

to-equalizer rod to the clutch pedal

assembly with the bushing and retain-

er and remove the C-clamp from the

bracket.

25.
Working from the engine side

of the dash panel, install the two cap-

screws attaching the pedal support

bracket to the dash panel. Then install

the two screws attaching the master

cylinder to the dash panel.

26.
Install the steering column.

Refer to Group 3 of this manual for

the procedure.

27.
Adjust the clutch pedal free

travel.

28.
Check the brake pedal free

height and travel measurements

(Group 2).

29.
Connect the battery ground

cable.

CLUTCH PEDAL AND/OR

BUSHING REMOVAL

AND INSTALLATION

MOM EGO, FALCON

FAIRLANF

1.
Remove the retaining clip (Fig.

2) that secures the equalizer rod to the

clutch pedal. Disconnect the rod from

the pedal.

2.
Remove the lower bolt retaining

the assist spring bracket to the pedal

support. Then, loosen the upper

bracket retaining bolt (approximately

4 turns) and disconnect the spring

from the clutch pedal and bracket.

3.
Disconnect the brake pedal push

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General Transmission Service

07-01-04

taching bolts to the proper torque. If

necessary, replace the gasket.

Check the fluid filler tube connec-

tion at the transmission case or pan.

If leakage is found here, install a new

O-ring or tighten the fitting to the

specified torque.

Check the fluid lines and fittings

between the transmission and the

cooler in the radiator tank for loose-

ness,
wear, or damage. If leakage can-

not be stopped by tightening a fitting,

replace the damaged parts.

Check the engine coolant in the ra-

diator. If transmission fluid is present

in the coolant, the cooler in the radia-

tor is probably leaking.

The cooler can be further checked

for leaks by disconnecting the lines

from the cooler fittings and applying

50-75 psi air pressure to the fittings.

Remove the radiator cap to relieve the

pressure build at the exterior of the oil

cooler tank. If the cooler is leaking

and will not hold this pressure the

cooler must be replaced. Cooler re-

placement is described in the Cooling

System Section of Group 11.

If leakage is found at either the

downshift control lever shaft or the

manual lever shaft, replace either or

both seals.

Inspect the pipe plug on the left

side of the transmission case at the

front. If the plug shows leakage, tor-

que the plug to specifications. If tight-

ening does not stop the leaks, replace

the plug. On a C6 transmission, a TV

pressure plug is also provided on the

right rear side of the case.

When converter drain plugs leak,

remove drain plugs with a six-point

wrench. Coat the threads with FoMo-

Co Perfect Seal Sealing Compound or

its equivalent, and install the plugs.

Torque the drain plugs to specifica-

tion. Fluid leakage from the converter

housing may be caused by engine oil

leaking past the rear main bearing or

from oil gallery plugs, or power steer-

ing oil leakage from steering system.

Be sure to determine the exact cause

of the leak before repair procedures

are started.

Oil-soluble aniline or fluorescent dyes

premixed at the rate of 1/2 teaspoon

of dye powder to 1/2 pint of transmis-

sion fluid have proved helpful in locat-

ing the source of the fluid leakage.

Such dyes may be used to determine

whether an engine oil or transmission

fluid leak is present or if the fluid in

the oil cooler leaks into the engine

coolant system. A black light, how-

ever, must be used with the fluorescent

dye solution.
DISHED OR

FLAT WASHER

" O.D.,
a" STEEL PLATE

5/8"X \W,

DRILL TO SUIT
HEX. HEAD SCREW

3/8"-24 X Vl

HEX. NUT W—
24

WELD

TOGETHER

WING
NUT

>/2"_13
THREAD

CHAIN,
10"
LONG
RUBBER PLUG

1
Vi" DIA. X 2"

LONG Vl"

HOLE THRU

APPROXIMATELY

40 DUROMETER
FLAT WASHER

Vs" O.D.

PLUG

VALVE
STANDARD BOLT

W-13
X 4Vl"

LONG SQUARE

THREAD
END

REMOVE HEAD

AND WELD
TO

WASHER

STANDARD 1/8" FITTING-87971-S FOR

RETAPPED DRAIN PLUG THREADS-USE

1/4" OVERSIZE FITTING-87973-S

D 1067-B
WELD TOGETHER

SECURELY—MUST

NOT LEAK

FIG. 2—Converter Leak Checking Tool

CONVERTER LEAKAGE

CHECK

If there are indications that the

welds on the torque converter are

leaking, the converter will have to be

removed and the following check

made before the unit is replaced.

A leak checking tool (Fig. 2) can be

made from standard parts. The tool

can be used to check all converters.

1.
Install the plug in the converter

(Fig. 3) and expand it by tightening

the wing nut. Attach the safety chains.

2.
Install the air valve in one of the

drain plug holes.

3.
Introduce air pressure into the

converter. Check the pressure with a

tire gauge and adjust it to 20 psi.

4.
Place the converter in a tank of

water. Observe the weld areas for

bubbles. If no bubbles are observed, it

may be assumed that the welds are

not leaking.

ENGINE IDLE SPEED CHECK

Check and, if necessary, adjust the

engine idle speed, using the procedure

given in Group 10.

If the idle speed is too low, the en-

gine will run roughly. An idle speed

that is too high will cause the vehicle

to creep, have harsh engagements and

harsh closed-throttle downshifts.
ANTI-STALL DASHPOT

CLEARANCE CHECK

After the engine idle speed has been

properly adjusted, check the anti-stall

dashpot clearance. Follow the proce-

dure given in Group 10 for checking

and adjusting this clearance.

MANUAL LINKAGE CHECKS

Correct manual linkage adjustment

is necessary to position the manual

valve for proper fluid pressure direc-

tion to the different transmission com-

ponents. Improperly adjusted manual

Tire Pressure Gauge

D1921-A

FIG. 3—Converter Leak Checking

Tool Installationprocarmanuals.com

07-01-09

General Transmission Service

07-01-09

For example, on a C4 transmission,

if the pressure at 10 inches of vacuum

was 120 psi and the pressure at 1.0

inch of vacuum was 170 psi, and up-

shifts and downshifts were harsh, a di-

aphragm adjustment to reduce the di-

aphragm assembly spring force would

be required.

If the pressure readings are low, an

adjustment to increase diaphragm

spring force is required.

To increase control pressure, turn

the adjusting screw in clockwise to re-

duce control pressure, back the adjust-

ing screw out by turning it counte-

rclockwise. One complete turn of the

adjusting screw (360 degrees) will

change idle line control pressure ap-

proximately 2-3 psi. After the adjust-

ment is made, install the vacuum line

and make all the pressure checks as

outlined in the Specification Section.

The diaphragm should not be ad-

justed to provide pressure below the

ranges shown in the Specification Sec-

tion in order to change shift feel. To

do so could result in soft or slipping

shift points and damage to the trans-

mission.

ALTITUDE

COMPENSATING TYPE

The altitude—compensating di-

aphragm is provided with an adjust-

ment screw located in the vacuum

connecting tube (Fig. 15). The adjus-

table feature allows control and TV

pressures to be adjusted (within limits)

to correct soft or harsh shift feel.

Control and TV pressures are in-

creased or decreased by turning the

adjusting screw.

Before replacing or adjusting the di-

aphragm, it must first be determined

that the pressure or vacuum is actual-

ly out of specification and that the

cause of the problem is not due to

other items within the transmission or

vacuum connecting lines.

If the tests outlined in the Specifi-
cation Section have been performed

and pressures are within specification

but shift feel is unsatisfactory, or if

the pressure is too high or too low at

10 inches of vacuum, the vacuum di-

aphragm may be adjusted to improve

the shift feel.

If shifts are excessively harsh, the

diaphragm should be adjusted to re-

duce control pressure by backing off

the adjusting screw (counterclock-

wise).
If shift quality is extremely soft,

control pressure should be increased

by turning the adjusting screw inward

(clockwise).

To adjust the vacuum diaphragm to

compensate for harsh shift quality,

first check control pressure in D, 2

and 1 at 10 inches manifold vacuum

and note the pressure reading ob-

tained. Remove the T-fitting from the

vacuum hose and back off the adjust-

ing screw (counterclockwise) by one

full turn. Each full turn will reduce

control pressure by approximately 2

1/2 psi at 10 inches of vacuum. Test

the vehicle for shift feel. If shift quali-

ty is still harsh, a further adjustment

should be made to reduce control

pressure. However, control pressure

should not be reduced below the speci-

fication shown for 10 inches of vacu-

um. If control pressure has been re-

duced to the low limit and shift feel is

still excessively harsh, the clutches and

band should be checked for correct

operation.

To adjust the vacuum diaphragm to

compensate for extremely soft shifts,

record the control pressure reading at

10 inches of vacuum in D, 2 and 1,

then make an initial adjustment of

one full turn inward (clockwise). Test

the vehicle for shift feel and again ad-

just the diaphragm, if necessary. Con-

trol pressure at 10 inches of vacuum

must not exceed the high limit shown

in the Specification Section.

When the necessary adjustments

have been completed and shift feel is

satisfactory, repeat all the tests out-

ADJUSTING

SCREW

PRIMARY

THROTTLE VALVE
DIAPHRAGM

SPRING

D 1639-A

FIG. 15—Altitude Compensating Type Vacuum Diaphragm
lined in the Specification Section. All

tests must be within specifications.

The adjustable vacuum unit must not

be used to allow for adjusting control

or TV pressures that are out of speci-

fications. If these pressures are found

to be out of specifications the cause

must be determined and corrected bef-

ore making any adjustment.

NEUTRAL START SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT AND

REPLACEMENT—COLUMN SHIFT

There are two types of column-

mounted neutral start switches: A and

B.
Type A switch has a parking brake

brake-release vacuum valve. Type B

switches do not have a vacuum valve.

The switches differ in appearance but

not in operation. Both switches are

actuated by a removable steel lever,

which is installed in the shifter tube

within the steering column assembly.

The following procedures outline the

steps necessary to correctly adjust and

replace the neutral start switch.

SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

Neutral Position

1.
With the selector lever held light-

ly against the neutral stop, attempt to

start the engine. If the engine starts

while holding the lever but does not

start when the lever is released, the

shift linkage should be adjusted. If the

engine does not start in either condi-

tion, adjust the switch.

2.
To adjust the switch in neutral,

place the transmission selector lever

against the stop of the neutral detent

position.

3.
Loosen the two retaining screws

that locate the switch on the steering

column (Fig. 16).

4.
With the selector lever against

the neutral stop, rotate the switch

until a start in the neutral position is

obtained. Then, tighten the switch at-

taching screws to 20 in-lbs torque.

5.
With the switch properly adjust-

ed in neutral, place the selector lever

in the 1 position and push the park

reset button (Fig. 16) to the left

(counterclockwise) until it stops. The

park reset must be performed when-

ever the switch has been adjusted.

Park Position

1.
Place the selector lever in the

park position, release the lever and at-

tempt to start. If the engine does not

start, reset the park adjustment.procarmanuals.com

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2.
To adjust the switch for the park

position, place the transmission selec-

tor lever in 1 and push the park reset

button (Fig. 16) to the left (counter-

clockwise) until it stops.

3.
Check the operation of the

switch in each selector lever position.

The starter should engage in only the

neutral and park positions. Be sure to

perform
the
park reset
if for any rea-

son
the
neutral switch
is
adjusted.

If,
after performing
the
switch
ad-

justments,
the
starter still will
not en-

gage
in the
neutral
or
park positions,

replace
the
switch. Never replace
the

neutral switch until
the
switch adjust-

ments have been made.

SWITCH REPLACEMENT

1.
Disconnect the neutral start

switch wires at the plug connector.

2.
Disconnect the vacuum hoses, if

so equipped.

3.
Remove the two screws securing

the neutral start switch to the steering

column and lift the switch from the

column.

Check the column to be sure the

metal switch actuator is secure to the

shift tube and that it is seated as far

forward against the shift tube bearing

as is possible. Also check for a broken

or damaged actuator. If it is broken

or damaged, replace it as shown in

Figure 17.

4.
Before installing a new switch to

the column, check to see that the red

neutral position gauge inserted in the

neutral pinning hole. If the pin is

missing, align the two holes at the

neutral pinning hole on top of the

switch and install a No. 43 drill or

0.092-0.093 inch gauge pin.

5.
While holding the selector lever

against the stop in the neutral detent
ACTUATOR LEVER INSTALLED

WHEN INSTALLING
THE
ACTUATOR

LEVER
BE
SURE THAT
IT
1$ SEATED

AS
FAR
FORWARD AGAINST
THE
SHIFT

TUBE BEARING
AS IS
POSSIBLE.
FORWARD

D2019-A

FIG. 17—Removing
or
Installing Neutral Start Switch Actuator Lever

position, place the switch on the col-

umn and install the two attaching

screws. Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs

torque.

6. Remove the gauge pin (or No.

43 drill if used).

7.
Connect the switch wires to the

plug connector and check for a start

in the neutral position. The starter

should engage with the selector lever

against the neutral stop. If not, loosen

the attaching screws and move the

switch just enough to engage the start-

er. Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs tor-

que.

8. With the switch properly adjust-
ed in neutral, push the park reset but-

ton (Fig. 16) to the left (counterclock-

wise) until it stops. The park reset

must be performed whenever the

switch has been adjusted or replaced.

9. To adjust the switch for the park

position, place the transmission selec-

tor lever in 1 and push the park reset

button (Fig. 16) to the left (counter-

clockwise) until it stops.

10.
Connect the vacuum hoses to

the switch, if so equipped.

11.
Check the operation of the

switch in each selector lever position.

The starter should engage in only the

neutral and park detent positions.

NEUTRAL SWITCH-TYPE
A

(USED
ON
VEHICLES WITH VACUUM

OPFRATED PARKING BRAKE)
NEUTRAL SWITCH-TYPIE
B

(USED
ON
VEHICLES WITHOUT VACUUM

OPERATED PARKING BRAKE)

ATTACHING

FIG.
16—Ad
justing Neutral Switch—Column Shift
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