automatic transmission FORD MUSTANG 1969 Volume One Chassis

07-01-12
General Transmission Service

07-01-12

the transmission,
any
metal particles

or clutch plate
or
band material that

may have been carried into
the
cooler

should
be
removed from
the
system
by

flushing
the
cooler
and
lines before

the transmission
is put
back into serv-

ice.
In no
case should
an
automatic

transmission having
a
clutch
or
band

failure
or
other internal trouble result-

ing
in
fluid contamination,
be put

back into service without first flushing

the transmission
oil
cooler.

To flush
the oil
cooler, follow
the

instruct!
on >
provided with
the
Rotun-

da Automatic Transmission Torque

Converter
and
Cooler Cleaner
LRE-

60081.

INSPECTION

TURBINE
AND
STATOR
END

PLAY CHECK

A special tool
(Fig. 19)
must
be

used
to
check
the
condition
of the

converter. This special tool
is
used
to

check
the
turbine
and
stator
end
play

and
the
operation
of the
one-way
sta-

tor clutch.

CRUISE-O-MATIC

Too/-T58L-7902-A

C-4 AND C-6 TRANSMISSION

Tool-T59P.7902.Bor 7937-B

ON C-4 AND C-6 TRANSMISSION

Tool-T64L-7902-A
D
1499-E

FIG. 19—Converter Checking Tool

1.
Insert
the
tool (Fig.
19)
into
the

converter pump drive
hub
until
it
bot-

toms.

2.
Install
the
guide over
the con-

verter pump drive
hub.
3.
Expand
the
split fiber bushing
in

the turbine spline
by
tightening
the

adjusting
nut.
Tighten
the
adjusting

nut until
the
tool
is
securely locked

into
the
spline.

4.
Attach
a
dial indicator
to the

tool (Fig.
20 or
21). Position
the
indi-

cator button
on a
converter pump

drive
hub, and set the
dial face
at 0

(zero).

5.
Lift
the
tool upward
as far as it

will
go and
note
the
indicator reading.

The indicator reading
is the
total
end

play which
the
turbine
and
stator

share.
If the
total
end
play exceeds

the limits specified
in
Part 7-5, replace

the converter unit.

6. Loosen
the
adjusting
nut to
free

the split bushing,
and
then remove
the

tool from
the
converter.

STATOR ONE-WAY CLUTCH

CHECK

1.
Install
the
stator outer race hold-

ing tool
in one of the
four holes
pro-

vided
in the
stator (Fig.
20 or 21).

2.
Insert
the
tool
in the
converter

pump drive hub.
As the
tool enters
the

converter,
the
pins will engage
the sta-

tor clutch inner race spline.

3.
Place
a
torque wrench
on the

tool (Fig.
20 or
21).
The
tool (and
sta-

tor inner race) should turn freely

clockwise (from
the
pump drive
hub

inside
the
converter).
It
should lock
up

and hold
a 10
ft-lb pull when
the

wrench
is
turned counterclockwise.

Try
the
clutch
for
lockup
and
hold
in

at least five different locations around

the converter.
On
the
C4
or C6
Auto-

matics,
the
metal ring holding
the

locking tool will have
to be
held
by

hand during this check.

4.
If the
clutch fails
to
lock
up and

hold
a 10
ft-lb torque, replace
the

converter unit.

STATOR
TO
IMPELLER

INTERFERENCE CHECK

1.
Position
the
front pump assem-

bly
on a
bench with
the
spline
end of

the stator shaft pointing
up
(Fig.
22).

2.
Mount
a
converter
on the
pump

so that
the
splines
on the
one-way

clutch inner race engage
the
mating

splines
of the
stator support,
and the

converter
hub
engages
the
pump drive

gear.

3.
While holding
the
pump station-

ary, try
to
rotate the converter counter-

clockwise.
The
converter should
ro-

tate freely without
any
signs
of
inter-

ference
or
scraping within
the
convert-

er assembly.
4.
If
there
is an
indication
of
scrap-

ing,
the
trailing edges
of the
stator

blades
may be
interfering with
the

leading edges
of the
impeller blades.

In such cases, replace
the
converter.

STATOR
TO
TURBINE

INTERFERENCE CHECK

1.
Position
the
converter
on the

bench front side down.

2.
Install
a
front pump assembly
to

engage
the
mating splines
of
the
stator

support
and
stator,
and
pump drive

gear lugs.

3.
Install
the
input shaft, engaging

the splines with
the
turbine
hub (Fig.

23).

4.
While holding
the
pump station-

ary, attempt
to
rotate
the
turbine with

the input shaft.
The
turbine should
ro-

tate freely
in
both directions without

any signs
of
interference
or
scraping

noise.

5.
If
interference exists,
the
stator

front thrust washer
may be
worn,
al-

lowing
the
stator
to hit the
turbine.
In

such cases,
the
converter must
be re-

placed.

The converter crankshaft pilot

should
be
checked
for
nicks
or dam-

aged surfaces that could cause inter-

ference when installing
the
converter

into
the
crankshaft. Check
the con-

verter front pump drive
hub for
nicks

or sharp edges that would damage
the

pump seal.

OUTPUT SHAFT
AND

PRIMARY
SUN
GEAR SHAFT

(FMX TRANSMISSION)

1.
Inspect
the
thrust surfaces
and

journals
for
scores. Inspect
the
inter-

nal gear
for
broken
or
worn teeth.

2.
Inspect
the
aluminum sleeve
for

scores
or
leakage. Inspect
the
ring

grooves
for
burrs.

3.
Inspect
the
keyway
and
drive

ball pocket
for
wear,
and
inspect
the

splines
for
burrs, twist
or
wear.

4.
Inspect
the
output shaft sleeve

for alignment with
the
governor drive

ball (Fig.
24).

5.
Inspect
the
external parking gear

teeth
for
damage
and the
speedometer

drive gear teeth
for
burrs.

6.
If
either
the
output shaft
or
ring

gear
has
been replaced, place
the as-

sembled unit with
the
gear face down

on
the
bench, push
the
shaft down-

ward,
and
check
the
clearance
be-

tween
the top of the
snap ring
and its

groove
(Fig. 25).
If
this clearance
ex-

ceeds 0.002 inch, replace
the
snap ring

with
a
thicker ring
to
reduce
the
clear-

ance
to
less than 0.002 inch. Selectiveprocarmanuals.com

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CENTER SUPPORT

PLANETARY CLUTCH
"CAM TYPE" CLUTCH RACE

CHAMFER ON PRODUCTION

PART, ONLY-SERVICE PART NOT CHAMFERED
PLANET CARRIER

D1938-A

FIG. 27—Roller Type Planetary Clutch, Carrier and Center Support

shows wear or deterioration, replace

the seal.

4.
Inspect the seal counterbore and

remove all burrs and scores with cro-

cus cloth.

REAR CLUTCH (FMX)

AND REVERSE-HIGH CLUTCH

(C4 AND C6 AUTOMATIC)

1.
Inspect the drum band surface,

the bushing, and thrust surfaces for

scores. Minor scores may be removed

with crocus cloth. Badly scored parts

must be replaced.

Inspect the clutch piston bore and

the piston inner and outer bearing sur-

faces for scores. Check the air bleed

ball valve in the clutch piston for free

movement. Check the orifice to make

sure it is not plugged.

2.
Check the fluid passages for ob-

structions. All fluid passages must be

clean and free of obstructions.

3.
Inspect the clutch plates for wear

and scoring and check the plates for

fit on the clutch hub serrations. Re-

place all plates that are badly scored,

worn or do not fit freely in the hub

serrations.

4.
Inspect the clutch pressure plate

for scores on the clutch plate bearing

surface. Check the clutch release

spring(s) for distortion.

5.
On an FMX transmission, in-

spect the needle bearing for worn rol-

lers.

FRONT CLUTCH (FMX)

AND FORWARD CLUTCH

(C4 OR C6

TRANSMISSIONS)

1.
Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust

surfaces, piston bore, and clutch plate
serrations for scores or burrs. Minor

scores or burrs may be removed with

crocus cloth. Replace the clutch cylin-

der if it is badly scored or damaged.

2.
Check the fluid passage in the

clutch cylinder for obstructions. Clean

out all fluid passages. Inspect the

clutch piston for scores and replace if

necessary. Inspect the piston check

ball for freedom of movement and

proper seating (Fig. 28).

CLUTCH

CYLINDER

PISTON

SEAL
CLIP

D1939-A

. 28—Clutch Piston Check

Valve

3.
Check the clutch release spring

for distortion and cracks. Replace the

spring if it is distorted or cracked.
4.
Inspect the composition and the

steel clutch plates and the clutch pres-

sure plate for worn or scored bearing

surfaces. Replace all parts that are

deeply scored.

5.
On FMX and C4 transmissions,

check the clutch plates for flatness

and fit on the clutch hub serrations.

Discard any plate that does not slide

freely on the serrations or that is not

flat.

6. Check the clutch hub thrust sur-

faces for scores and the clutch hub

splines for wear.

7.
On an FMX transmission, in-

spect the turbine shaft bearing sur-

faces for scores. If excessive clearance

or scores are found, discard the unit.

Check the splines on the turbine

shaft for wear and replace the shaft if

the splines are excessively worn. In-

spect the bushing in the turbine shaft

for scores. On a C4 or C6 Automatic

transmission, check the input shaft for

damaged or worn splines.

FRONT PUMP AND

STATOR SUPPORT

1.
Inspect the mating surfaces of

the pump body and cover for burrs.

2.
Inspect the drive and driven gear

bearing surface for scores, and check

the gear teeth for burrs. Inspect the

stator support splines for burrs and

wear.

3.
Check the fluid passages for ob-

structions.

4.
If any parts other than the stator

support are found defective, replace

the pump as a unit. Minor burrs and

scores may be removed with crocus

cloth. The stator support is serviced

separately.

5.
On a C4 or C6 Automatic trans-

mission, check the oil ring grooves in

the stator support for nicks, burrs or

damaged edges. On a C6 transmis-

sion, check the large seal ring groove

of the pump body for damage. Check

the gasket mating surface of the pump

body for damage.

REAR SUPPORT

(FMX TRANSMISSION)

1.
Inspect the gasket mating sur-

faces for damage.

2.
Inspect the support bushing for

scores.

3.
Inspect the rear support fluid

passages for obstructions.

4.
Check the fit of the fluid tubes in

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PRESSURE REGULATOR

(FMX TRANSMISSION)

1.
Inspect the regulator body and

cover mating surface for burrs.

2.
Check all fluid passages for ob-

structions.

3.
Inspect the control pressure and

converter pressure valves and bores for

burrs and scores. Remove all burrs

carefully with crocus cloth.

4.
Check free movement of the

valves in their bores. The valves

should fall freely into the bores when

both the valve and bore are dry.

5.
Inspect the valve springs and

spacers for distortion.

CONTROL VALVE BODY

1.
Clean all parts thoroughly in

clean solvent, and then blow them dry

with moisture-free compressed air.

2.
Inspect all valve and plug bores

for scores. Check all fluid passages for

obstructions. Inspect the check valve

for free movement. Inspect all mating

surfaces for burrs or distortion. In-

spect all plugs and valves for burrs

and scores. Crocus cloth can be used

to polish valves and plugs if care is

taken to avoid rounding the sharp

edges of the valves and plugs.

3.
Inspect all springs for distortion.

Check all valves and plugs for free

movement in their respective bores.

Valves and plugs, when dry, must fall

from their own weight in their respec-

tive bores.

4.
Roll the manual valve on a flat

surface to check it for a bent condi-

tion.

GOVERNOR

1.
Inspect the governor valves and

bores for scores. Minor scores may be
removed from the valves with crocus

cloth. Replace the governor if the

valves or body is deeply scored.

2.
Check for free movement of the

valves in the bores. The valves should

slide freely of their own weight in the

bores when dry. Inspect fluid passages

in the valve body and counterweight

for obstructions. All fluid passages

must be clean.

3.
Inspect the mating surfaces of

the governor body and governor dis-

tributor (C4 or C6 Automatic) for

burrs and distortion. Mating surfaces

must be smooth and flat.

4.
Check the mating surface of the

governor valve and the counterweight

on a FMX transmission for burrs or

scratches.

5.
When cleaning the governor as-

sembly (C4 Automatic), the oil screen

should be removed from the collector

body and thoroughly blown out with

compressed air.

FRONT SERVO (FMX)

AND INTERMEDIATE

SERVO (C4 AND C6

AUTOMATIC)

1.
Inspect the servo bore for cracks

and the piston bore and the servo pis-

ton stem for scores. Check fluid pas-

sages for obstructions. Replace seals

that are damaged.

2.
On an FMX transmission, check

the actuating lever for free movement,

and inspect it for wear. If necessary to

replace the actuating lever or shaft,

remove the retaining pin and push the

shaft out of the bracket.

Inspect the adjusting screw threads

and the threads in the lever for dam-

age.

3.
Check the servo spring and servo

band strut(s) for distortion.

4.
Inspect the cover seal and gasket

cover sealing surface for defects.
REAR SERVO (FMX)

AND LOW-REVERSE SERVO

(C4 TRANSMISSION)

1.
Inspect the servo body for cracks

and the piston bore for scores.

2.
Check the fluid passages for ob-

structions.

3.
Inspect the band and the struts

for distortion. Inspect the band ends

for cracks.

4.
Inspect the servo spring for dis-

tortion.

5.
Inspect the band lining for exces-

sive wear and bonding to the metal

band.

6. On an FMX transmission, check

the servo body to case mating surface

for burrs. Check the accumulator pis-

ton and the check valve for freedom

of movement. Check the actuating

lever socket for scores.

7.
Replace seals that are damaged.

CASE

Inspect the case for cracks and

stripped threads. Inspect the gasket

surfaces and mating surfaces for

burrs.
Check the vent for obstructions,

and check all fluid passages for ob-

structions and leakage (Figs. 10, 11

and 12).

Inspect the case bushing for scores.

Check all parking linkage parts for

wear or damage.

ONE-WAY CLUTCH

1.
Inspect the outer and inner races

for scores or damaged surface area

where the rollers contact the races. If

the outer race on the C6 transmission

is damaged, the low-reverse clutch hub

must be replaced.

2.
Inspect the rollers and springs

for excessive wear or damage.

3.
Inspect the spring and roller case

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C4 Automatic Transmission
0702-01

PART 7-2 C4 Automatic
Transmission

PEA-A2 240-1V Column

PEA-MI 302-2V Column

PEA-N1 3O2-2V Console

PEB-B2 200-1V Console

PEB-C2 17O-1V,2OO-1V Column

PEE-M 302-2V Console

PEE-V 302-2V Column

PEE-AC 302-2V Console

PEE-AD 250-1V Console

PEE-AE 250-1V Column

PEE-AF 250-1V Console
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models
Ford

X

X

X
Mercury
X

X

X
Meteor
Cougar
Fairiane

X

X

X

X
Falcon
X

X
Montego
X

X

X

X
Mustang
X

X

X
Lincoln-
Continental
Thunderbird
Continental-
Mark
III

COMPONENT INDEX

ASSEMBLY OF TRANSMISSION

BAND ADJUSTMENTS

Intermediate Band

Low-Reverse Band

CONTROL VALVE BODY

Cleaning and Inspection

Disassembly and Overhaul

Removal and Installation

DESCRIPTION

DISASSEMBLY AND OVERHAUL OF

TRANSMISSION

End Play Check

DOWNSHIFT LINKAGE

Adjustments

Parts Repair or Replacement

EXTENSION HOUSING

Cleaning and Inspection

Removal and Installation

EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING

Removal and Installation

EXTENSION HOUSING REAR SEAL

Removal and Installation

FORWARD CLUTCH

Cleaning and Inspection

Disassembly and Overhaul

FORWARD CLUTCH HUB AND RING

GEAR

Disassembly and Overhaul

FRONT PUMP

Cleaning and Inspection

Disassembly and Overhaul

All
Models
02-27

02-09

02-09

01-16

02-19

02-11

02-02

02-12

02-12

02-04

02-17

01-14

02-10

02-10

02-10

01-15

02-24

02-25

01-15

02-21
COMPONENT INDEX

GOVERNOR AND OIL DISTRIBUTOR

Cleaning and Inspection

Disassembly and Overhaul

Removal and Installation

INTERMEDIATE SERVO

Cleaning and Inspection

Parts Repair or Replacement

Removal and Installation

INPUT SHELL AND SUN GEAR

Disassembly and Overhaul

LOW-REVERSE BRAKE DRUM BUSHING

Disassembly and Overhaul

LOW-REVERSE SERVO

Cleaning and Inspection

Parts Repair or Replacement

LOW-REVERSE SERVO PISTON

Removal and Installation

MANUAL LINKAGE

Adjustments

Parts Repair or Replacement

NEUTRAL START SWITCH-CONSOLE

SHIFT

Adjustment

Removal and Installation

(Refer to Part 7-1 for Column Shift Adjus

ment and Removal and Installation Pro-

cedures)

OIL PAN

Removal and Installation

REVERSE-HIGH CLUTCH

Cleaning and Inspection
All
Models
01-16

02-26

02-10

01-16

02-16

02-09

02-25

02-26

01-16

02-16

02-09

02-04

02-17

02-04

02-07

02-09

01-15
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C4 Automatic Transmission
07-02-02

COMPONENT INDEX

Disassembly and Overhaul

REVERSE RING GEAR AND HUB

Disassembly and Overhaul

SELECTOR LEVER-CONSOLE SHIFT

Removal and Installation

THROTTLE LINKAGE
All
Models
02-22

02-26

02-08
COMPONENT INDEX

Adjustments

TRANSMISSION (Complete)

Removal and Installation

TRANSMISSION CASE BUSHING

Parts Repair or Replacement

TRANSMISSION CASE THREAD REPAIR
All
Models
02-04

02-11

02-18

02-18

DESCRIPTION

CONVERTER HOUSING,

CONVERTER
STATOR SUPPORT

FRONT PUMP CASE

INTERMEDIATE

BAND

LOW-REVERSE DRUM
-,

FORWARD CLUTCH

HUB AND RING GEAR

INPUT

SHELL
REVERSE RING GEAR

LOW REVERSE BAND

ONE-WAY

CLUTCH
GOVERNOR

DISTRIBUTOR

SLEEVE

GOVERNOR

DISTRIBUTOR

SPLINE SEAL

EXTENSION

HOUSING

SPEEDOMETER

DRIVE GEAR

GOVERNOR

REVERSE PLANET CARRIER

FRONT PLANET CARRIER

PARK TOGGLE LEVER

LOW-REVERSE SERVO PISTON

FORWARD CLUTCH

CONTROL LEVERS

FIG.
1—C4
Automatic Transmission

DESCRIPTION

Figure
1
shows
the
location
of the

converter, front pump, clutches, gear

train
and
most
of the
internal parts

used
in
the C4 transmission. The iden-

tification
tag
(Fig.
2) is
located under

the lower front intermediate servo

cover bolt.
The tag
shows
the
model

prefix
and
suffix, assembly part num-

bers,
and the
built date code.
The

service identification number indicates

changes
to
service details which affect

interchangeability when
the
transmis-

sion model
is not
changed.
For
inter-

pretation
of
this number, see the Mas-

ter Parts Catalog.
REVERSE-HIGH CLUTCH

IMPELLER CONTROL VALVE BODY

TRANSMISSION MODEL
D 1474-A

ASSEMBLY PART NO. BUILD DATE

FIG.
2—Identification
Tag

The
C4
transmission
is a
three

speed unit capable
of
providing auto-

matic upshifts
and
downshifts through
SHIFT

D1846-A

the three forward gear ratios,
and
also

capable
of
providing manual selection

of first
and
second gears.
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C4 Automatic Transmission

07-02-03

CONVERTER

FORWARD CLUTCH
PRIMARY GOVERNOR

CONVERTER

CHECK VALVE
ONE-WAY

CLUTCH

DRAIN-BACK

VALVE

FRONT LUBE

CONVERTER

PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE
LOW AND

REVERSE

SERVO
AND DIRECT

CLUTCH

L

SECONDARY

GOVERNOR
INTERMEDIATE

BAND

ACCUMULATOR

VALVE
CUT-BACK
VALVE

2-3
BACK-OUT

VALVE

MAIN

REGU-

LATOR

VALVE
MANUAL
LOW

VALVE

1-2 SHIFT

VALVE

D2
VALVE
THROTTLE

MODULATOR

VALVE

THROTTLE

BOOST VALVE

PRESSURE

BOOSTER

VALVE

DOWNSHIFT VALVE

LINE

COASTING

BOOST

VALVE
ENGINE
MANIFOLD
VACUUM

LESS THAN
20
INCHES

PRIMARY

THROTTLE

VALVE

(CASE)
VACUUM

DIAPHRAGM

OIL
SCREEN

I) 1724-E

FIG. 3—Hydraulic Control Systemprocarmanuals.com

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C4 Automatic Transmission

07-02-04

The transmission consists essentially

of a torque converter, planetary gear

train, two multiple disc clutches, a
one-way clutch and a hydraulic con-

trol system (Fig. 3).

The only adjustments on the trans-
mission proper are the intermediate

and low-reverse bands.

TRANSMISSION

MANUAL LEVER
2 IN-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS
AND
REPAIRS

CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS

The transmission control linkage

adjustments should be performed in

the order in which they appear in this

section of the manual.

THROTTLE AND DOWNSHIFT

LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the throttle linkage is im-

portant to be certain the throttle and

kickdown systems are properly adjust-

ed. The kickdown system should come

in when the accelerator is pressed

through detent, and not before detent.

Refer to Group 10 for detailed

throttle and downshift linkage adjust-

ment procedures.

MANUAL LINKAGE

ADJUSTMENTS

Column Shift

1.
Place the selector lever in the D

position tight against the D stop.

2.
Loosen the shift rod adjusting

nut at point A (Fig. 4 or 5).

3.
Shift the manual lever at the

transmission into the D detent posi-

tion, third from the rear.

4.
Make sure that the selector lever

has not moved from the D stop; then,

tighten the nut at point A to 10-20 ft-

lbs.

5.
Check the transmission operation

for all selector lever detent positions.

Console Shift

1.
Position the transmission selec-

tor lever in D position.

2.
Raise the vehicle and loosen the

manual lever shift rod retaining nut

(Fig. 6, 7 or 8). Move the transmis-

sion manual lever to the D position,

fourth detent position from the back

of the transmission.

3.
With the transmission selector

lever and manual lever in the D posi-

tions,
torque the attaching nut 10 to

20 ft-lbs.

4.
Check the operation of the trans-

mission in each selector lever position.

NEUTRAL START SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT—CONSOLE SHIFT

On vehicles equipped with a

column-mounted neutral start switch,

refer to Part 7-1, Section 2, for the

adjustment procedures.

FORD-METEOR

1.
With the manual linkage proper-
COLUMN SHIFT LEVER

D2020-A

FIG.
4—Manual
Linkage—Column Shift—Ford
and
Meteor

"COLUMN

SHIFT LEVER

POINT
A

SHIFT
ROD

D2021-A

FIG.
5—Typical
Manual Linkage—Column
Shift—Fairlane,

Falcon
and
Montego

ly adjusted, check the starter en-

gagement circuit in all positions. The

circuit must be open in all drive posi-

tions and closed only in park and neu-

tral.

2.
Remove the four screws and

plates securing the selector lever

handle to the lever. Remove the

handle and detent control.

3.
Remove two screws from the

rear of the console top panel. Pull the

panel back to unhook it from the

front of the console and remove the

panel.

4.
Loosen the two combination

starter neutral and back-up light

switch attaching screws (Fig. 9).

5.
Move the selector lever back and
forth until the gauge pin (No. 43 drill)

can be fully inserted into the gauge

pin holes (Fig. 9).

6. Place the transmission selector

lever firmly against the stop of the

neutral detent position.

7.
Slide the combination starter

neutral and back-up light switch for-

ward or rearward as required, until

the switch lever contacts the selector

lever actuator. If an adjustment can

not be made by rotating the switch,

loosen the actuator lever attaching

bolt and adjust the lever (Fig. 9).

8. Tighten the neutral start switch

attaching screws. If the actuator lever

was adjusted, tighten the actuator

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7E263

NUT

382384-S4

XP3 TRANSMISSION

D 1813-A

FIG.
6—Manual
Linkage—Console Shift—Ford and Meteor

TRANSMISSION

MANUAL

LEVER

MANUAL S™D

LINKAGE ROD

7340
FLAT WASHER

372285-S8

D1825-A

FIG. 7—Manual Linkage—Console Shift—Fairlane and Montegoprocarmanuals.com

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PLUG-7256
•HANDLE-7217

BUTTON-7C439

DIAL HOUSING

ASSEMBLY-7E034

POINTER BACK-UP

SHIELD

ENGAGE FLATS OF STUD IN SLOT OF

ROD BEFORE APPLYING TORQUE

D2022-A

FIG. 8—Manual Linkage—Console Shift—Mustang

ACTUATOR LEVER ATTACHING BOLT

D1812-A

FIG. 9—Neutral Start Switch Adjustments—Console Shift—Ford-Meteor

9. Turn the ignition key to the

ACC position and place the selector

lever in the reverse position and check

the operation of the back-up lights.

Turn the key off.
10.
Place the console top panel on

the console and install the retaining

screws.

11.
Position the selector lever de-

tent control and handle on the selector
lever and secure with the four plates

and attaching screws.

FAIRLANE-MONTEGO

1.
With the manual linkage proper-

ly adjusted, check the starter en-

gagement circuit in all positions. The

circuit must be open in all drive posi-

tions and closed only in park and neu-

tral.

Gauge Pin

(No.43 Drill)

NEUTRAL START

SWITCH

Dl759-A

70—Neutral Start Switch

Adjustments—Console Shift—

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2.
Remove the selector lever handle

from the lever.

3.
Remove the trim panel from the

top of the console.

4.
Remove the cover and dial indi-

cator as an assembly.

5.
Remove the four screws that se-

cure the selector lever retainer to the

selector lever housing. Lift the retainer

from the housing.

6. Loosen the two combination

starter neutral and back-up light

switch attaching screws (Fig. 10).

7.
Move the selector lever back and

forth until the gauge pin (No. 43 drill)

can be fully inserted into the gauge

pin holes (Fig. 10).

8. Place the transmission selector

lever firmly against the stop of the

neutral detent position.

9. Slide the combination starter

neutral and back-up light switch for-

ward or rearward as required, until

the switch actuating lever contacts the

selector lever.

10.
Tighten the switch attaching

screws and remove the gauge pin.

Check for starting in the park posi-

tion.

11.
Turn the ignition key to the

ACC position and place the selector

lever in the reverse position and check

the operation of the back-up lights.

Turn the key off.

12.
Position the selector lever re-

tainer to the selector lever housing.

Install the four attaching screws.

13.
Install the cover and dial indi-

cator.

14.
Install the trim panel on the top

of the console. Install the selector

lever handle.

MUSTANG

1.
With the manual lever properly

NEUTRAL
START

SWITCH

(D1439-A

FIG. 11—Neutral Start Switch

Adjustments—Console Shift—

Mustang
adjusted, loosen the two switch attach-

ing bolts (Fig. 11).

2.
With the transmission manual

lever in neutral, rotate the switch and

insert the gauge pin (No. 43 drill

shank end) into the gauge pin holes of

the switch. The gauge pin has to be

inserted to a full 31/64 inch into the

three holes of the switch (Fig. 11).

3.
Torque the two switch attaching

bolts to specification. Remove the

gauge pin from the switch.

4.
Check the operation of the

switch. The engine should start only

with the transmission selector lever in

Neutral and Park.

NEUTRAL START SWITCH

REPLACEMENT—CONSOLE SHIFT

On vehicles equipped with a column

mounted neutral start switch, refer to

Part 7-1, Section 2, for the replace-

ment procedures.

FORD-METEOR

1.
Remove the four screws and

plates securing the selector lever

handle to the lever. Remove the

handle and detent control.

2.
Remove the two screws from the

rear of the console top panel. Pull the

panel back to unhook it from the

front of the console and remove the

panel.

3.
Remove the two screws securing

the dial indicator assembly to the se-

lector lever housing and remove the

indicator assembly.

4.
Disconnect the neutral start

switch wires at the plug connector.

Remove the wires from under the re-

taining clip.

5.
Remove the two screws securing

the neutral start switch to the selector

lever housing and remove the switch

(Fig. 9).

6. Position the neutral start switch

to the selector lever housing and in-

stall the two attaching screws.

7.
Adjust the neutral start switch as

outlined under the Neutral Start

Switch Adjustment procedures in this

section.

8. Connect the neutral start switch

wires to the plug connector. Position

the wires in the retaining clip and

close the clip.

9. Place the console top panel on

the console and install the retaining

screws.

10.
Position the selector lever de-

tent control and handle on the selector

lever and secure with the four plates

and attaching screws.

FAIRLANE-MONTEGO

1.
Remove the selector lever handle

from the lever.
2.
Remove the trim panel from the

top of the console.

3.
Remove the cover and dial indi-

cator as an assembly.

4.
Remove the four screws that se-

cure the selector lever retainer to the

selector lever housing. Lift the retainer

from the housing.

5.
Remove the two screws securing

the neutral start switch to the selector

lever housing. Disconnect the neutral

start switch wires at the plug connec-

tor and remove the switch.

6. Position the neutral start switch

to the selector lever housing and in-

stall the two attaching screws.

7.
With the selector lever in neu-

tral,
move the selector lever back and

forth until the gauge pin (No. 43 drill)

can be fully inserted into the gauge

pin holes (Fig. 10).

8. Place the transmission selector

lever firmly against the stop of the

neutral detent position.

9. Slide the combination starter

neutral and back-up light switch for-

ward or rearward as required, until

the switch actuating lever contacts the

selector lever.

10.
Tighten the switch attaching

screws and remove the gauge pin.

11.
Connect the neutral start switch

wires to the plug connector and check

for starting in the park position.

12.
Position the selector lever re-

tainer to the selector lever housing.

Install the attaching screws.

13.
Install the cover and dial indi-

cator.

14.
Install the trim panel on the top

of the console. Install the selector

lever handle

MUSTANG

1.
Remove the downshift linkage

rod from the transmission downshift

lever.

2.
Apply penetrating oil to the

downshift lever shaft and nut. Remove

the transmission downshift outer lever

retaining nut and lever (Fig. 11).

3.
Remove the two neutral start

switch attaching bolts.

4.
Disconnect the multiple wire

connector. Remove the neutral switch

from the transmission.

5.
Install the neutral start switch on

the transmission. Install the two at-

taching bolts.

6. With the transmission manual

lever in neutral, rotate the switch and

install gauge pin (No. 43 drill) into

the gauge pin hole (Fig. 11).

7.
Tighten the switch attaching

bolts to specification and remove the

gauge pin.procarmanuals.com