ignition FORD MUSTANG 1969 Volume One Chassis
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02-01-07
Brakes
02-01-07
CENTRALIZING THE
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
VALVE
After a failure of the primary (front
brake) or secondary (rear brake) sys-
tem has been repaired and bled, the
dual-brake warning light will usually
continue to be illuminated due to the
pressure differential valve remaining in
the off-center position.
To centralize the pressure differen-
tial valve and turn off the warning
light after a repair operation, a pres-
sure differential or unbalance condi-
tion must be created in the opposite
brake system from the one that was
repaired or bled last.
1.
Turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position. Loosen the dif-
ferential valve assembly brake tube
nut at the outlet port on the opposite
side of the brake system that was
wheel balanced, repaired and/or bled
last. Depress the brake pedal slowly to
build line pressure until the pressure
differential valve is moved to a cen-
tralized position and the brake warn-
ing light goes out; then, immediately
tighten the outlet port tube nut.
2.
Check the fluid level in the mas-
ter cylinder reservoirs and fill them to
within 1/4 inch of the top with the
specified brake fluid, if necessary.
3.
Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
4.
Before driving the vehicle, check
the operation of the brakes and be
sure that a firm pedal is obtained.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
DISC BRAKES
1.
Remove the wheel and tire and
the shoe and lining assemblies as out-
lined in Part 2-2, Section 2.
2.
On all models except Lincoln
Continental, make thickness measure-
ments with a micrometer across the
thinnest section of the shoe and lining.
If the assembly has worn to a thick-
ness of 0.230-inch (shoe and lining to-
gether) or 0.030-inch (lining material
only) at any one of three measuring
locations or if there is more than
0.125 taper from end to end or if lin-
ing shows evidence of brake fluid con-
tamination, replace all (4) shoe and
lining assemblies on both front wheels.
On Lincoln Continental brakes
make three thickness measurements
with a micrometer across the middle
section of the shoe and lining. Take
one reading at each side and one in
the center. If the assembly has worn
to a thickness of 0.231 inch (shoe and
lining together) or 0.066 inch (lining
material only) at any one of the three
measuring locations, replace all (4)
shoe and lining assemblies on both
front wheels.
3.
Check the caliper to spindle at-
taching bolts torque. Torque them to
specification, if required.
4.
To check rotor runout, first
eliminate the wheel bearing end play
by tightening the adjusting nut. After
tightening the nut, check to see that
the rotor can still be rotated.
5.
Clamp a dial indicator to the
caliper housing so that the stylus con-
tact the rotor at a point approximate-
ly 1 inch from the outer edge. Rotate
the rotor and take an indicator read-
ing. If the reading exceeds 0.003 inch
total lateral runout on the indicator,
replace or resurface the disc brake
rotor. The following requirement must
be met when resurfacing disc brake
rotors:
Rotunda Disc Brake Attachment
FRE-2249-2 is the only approved tool
to be used to refinish the disc brake
rotors.
The step-by-step resurfacing
procedure provided with the tool must
be adhered to.
The finished braking surface of the
rotor must be flat and parallel within
0.0007 inch; lateral runout must not
exceed 0.003 inch total indicator
reading, braking surface are to be 80/15
micro inches.
On all models except Lincoln Con-
tinental the minimum limiting dimen-
sion from the inboard bearing cup to
the inboard rotor face and the mini-
mum rotor thickness dimension, must
be observed when removing material
from the rotor braking surfaces. A
ball and gage bar (Rotunda Kit FRE
70160) is to be used when checking
minimum dimensions (Fig. 11).
FALCON-FAIRLANE
MUSTANG-COUGAR
MONTEGO
.046 MAX-**
.119
MAX.
FORD-MERCURY
METEOR - THUNDERBIRD
875
MIN
H1633-A
1.12
MIN.-^
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— Disc Brake Rotor
Service Limits—All Models Except
Lincoln Continental
On Lincoln Continental models the
minimum limiting dimension (Fig. 12)
from the inboard bearing cup to the
inboard rotor face (dimension B)
and the outboard rotor surface and
the inboard bearing cup (dimension
A),
must be observed when remov-
ing material from the rotor braking
surfaces.
When the runout check is finished
be sure to adjust the bearings as out-
lined in Group 3, in order to prevent
bearing failure.
6. Check the rotor for scoring. Mi-
nor scores can be removed with a
fine emery cloth. If the rotor is ex-
cessively scored, refinish it as out-
lined in step 5 or replace the rotor,
if required.
7.
Visually check the caliper. If the
caliper housing is leaking it should be
replaced. If a seal is leaking the cali-
per must be disassembled and new
.seals installed. If a piston is seazed
in the bore a new caliper housing is
required.
On Lincoln Continental models the
two halves of the caliper assembly
should never be separated. Damage or
failure of one requires replacement of
both as a unit.
Check the brake hoses for signs of
cracking, leaks or abrasion. Replace
them if necessary.
DISC BRAKE SERVICE
PRECAUTIONS
1.
Grease or any other foreign ma-
terial must be kept off the caliper as-
sembly, surfaces of the rotor and ex-
ternal surfaces of the hub during serv-
ice operations. Handling of the rotor
and caliper assemblies should be done
in a way to avoid deformation of the
brake rotor and nicking or scratching
of brake linings.
2.
If a caliper piston is removed for
any reason, the piston seal must be re-
placed.
3.
During removal and installation
of a wheel assembly, exercise care not
to interfere with and damage the cali-procarmanuals.com
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Suspension — Steering, Wheels And Tires — General Service
03-01-09
the reading exceeds specifications
(Part 3-13), replace the upper ball
joint.
LOWER BALL JOINT
INSPECTION
Ford,
Mercury, Meteor,
Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental
and Continental Mark III
1.
Raise the vehicle and place
jacks under the lower arms as shown
in Fig. 12. This will unload the lower
ball joints.
2.
Adjust the wheel bearings as des-
cribed in Part 3-12.
3.
Attach a dial indicator to the
lower arm and position the indicator
so that the plunger rests against the
inner side of the wheel rim adjacent to
the lower ball joint.
4.
Grasp the tire at the top and
bottom and slowly move the tire in
and out (Fig. 19). Note the reading
(radial play) on the dial indicator. If
the reading exceeds specifications
(Part 3-13), replace the lower ball
joint.
Cougar, Fairlane, Falcon,
Montego, Mustang
1.
Raise the vehicle on a frame
contact hoist or by floor jacks placed
beneath the underbody until the wheel
falls to the full down position.
2.
Ask an assistant to grasp the
lower edge of the tire and move the
wheel in and out.
3.
As the wheel is being moved in
and out, observe the lower end of the
spindle and the lower arm.
4.
Any movement between the
lower end of the spindle and the lower
arm indicates ball joint wear and loss
of preload. If any such movement is
observed, replace the lower arm.
During the foregoing check, the
upper ball joint will be unloaded and
may move. Disregard all such move-
ment of the upper ball joint. Also, do
not mistake loose wheel bearings for a
worn ball joint.
POWER STEERING GEAR
CLEANING
Disassembly and assembly of the
steering gear and. the sub-assemblies
must be made on a clean workbench.
As in repairing any hydraulically op-
erated unit, cleanliness is of utmost
importance. The bench, tools, and
parts must be kept clean at all times.
Thoroughly clean the exterior of the
unit with a suitable solvent and, when
necessary drain as much of the hy-
draulic fluid as possible. Handle all
parts very carefully to avoid nicks,
burrs,
scratches and dirt, which could
make the parts unfit for use.
Do not clean, wash or soak seals in
cleaning solvent.
INSPECTION
1.
Check the sector shaft contact
surface in the cover for wear. If worn,
replace the cover.
2.
Inspect the input shaft bearing
for cracked races and the balls for
looseness, wear, pitting, end play or
other damage. Check the fit of the
bearing on the input shaft. Replace
the bearing, if required.
3.
Inspect the valve housing for
wear, scoring or burrs.
4.
Inspect the tube seats in the
pressure and return ports in the valve
body for nicks, etc. If necessary, re-
move and replace.
5.
Check the sector shaft contact
surface in the housing for wear. If
worn, replace the bushing or the hous-
ing.
6. Check all fluid passages for ob-
struction or leakage.
7.
Inspect the steering gear housing
for cracks, stripped threads, and mat-
ing surfaces for burrs. Inspect the pis-
ton bore of the housing for scoring or
wear. If necessary, replace the hous-
ing.
8. Check the input shaft bearing
after installation to be sure that it ro-
tates freely.
9. If the valve spool is not free in
the valve housing, check for burrs at
the outward edges of the working
lands in the housing and remove with
a hard stone. Check the valve spool
for burrs and if burrs are found, stone
the valve in a radial direction only.
Check for freedom of the valve again.
10.
Check the piston rack teeth and
sector shaft teeth for nicks and burrs.
FLUSHING THE POWER
STEERING SYSTEM—ALL EXCEPT
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL AND
CONTINENTAL MARK III
Should it be necessary to replace an
inoperative power steering pump, the
need for flushing the steering system
is required when installing the new
pump.
1.
Remove the power steering pump
and remove the pulley as outlined in
Part 3-10.
2.
Install the pulley on a new
pump. Install the pump and connect
only the pressure hose to the pump
(Part 3-10).
3.
Place the fluid return line in a
suitable container and plug the reser-
voir return pipe.
4.
Fill the reservoir with lubricant
(C1AZ-19582-A).
5.
Disconnect the coil wire to pre-
vent the engine from starting and raise
the front wheels off the ground.
6. While approximately two quarts
of steering gear fluid are being poured
into the reservoir, turn the engine over
using the ignition key, at the same
time cycle the steering wheel from
stop to stop.
7.
As soon as all of the lubricant
has been poured in, turn off the igni-
tion key, and attach the coil wire.
8. Remove the plug from the reser-
voir return pipe, and attach the return
hose to the reservoir.
9. Check the reservoir fluid level; if
low, add fluid to the proper level. Do
not overfill.
10.
Lower the vehicle.
11.
Start the engine and cycle the
steering from stop to stop to expel
any trapped air from the system.
POWER STEERING PUMP—ALL
EXCEPT LINCOLN
CONTINENTAL AND
CONTINENTAL MARK III
CLEANING
Wash all parts (except seals) in a
Naptha or Chlorinated-type solvent
and dry with compressed air.
Punch or Rod
RELIEF VALVE PLUNGER
G1607-A
FIG.
20—Cleaning Pump Relief Valveprocarmanuals.com
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Steering Columns
And
Linkage
03-05-02
which also will shear away during
im-
pact.
TILT STEERING COLUMNS
The steering column
is of the col-
lapsible type
to
lessen
the
possibility
of injury
to the
driver
of the
vehicle
should
he
become involved
in an
acci-
dent.
The
lower
end of the
steering
column tube
at the
bellows area will
collapse approximately
six
inches
upon
a
hard impact.
The shift tube
and the
steering shaft
are provided with plastic dowels
and
will shear
and
allow them
to
collapse
in proportion
to the
outer tube upon
impact.
Once
the
steering column
has
been
collapsed,
a
complete
new
column
must
be
installed.
The tilt column features nine driv-
ing positions (four
up and
four down
from
a
center position).
The
.column
also features
a
turn signal switch with
a lane-changer position turn indicating
position
and
emergency warning flash-
er control.
TILT-AWAY STEERING COLUMNS
The tilt-away steering column
fea-
tures nine driving positions (four
up
and four down from
a
center position)
and
a
tilt-away position that
is
auto-
matically accomplished
on
Mustang
and Cougar models when
the
ignition
key
is
turned
to the
OFF
position
and
the left door
is
opened.
On
Thunder-
bird models,
the
tilt-away occurs when
the shift lever
is
placed
in
PARK
and
the driverns door
is
opened.
The steering column
is of the col-
lapsible type
to
lessen
the
possibility
of injury
to the
driver
of the
vehicle
should
he
become involved
in an
acci-
dent.
The
lower
end of the
steering
column tube
at the
bellows area will
collapse approximately
six
inches
upon
a
hard impact.
The shift tube
and the
steering shaft
are provided with plastic dowels
and
will shear
and
allow them
to
collapse
in proportion
to the
outer tube upon
impact.
Once
the
steering column
has
been
collapsed,
a
complete
new
column
must
be
installed along with mounting
brackets which will also shear away
during impact.
IN-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS
AND
REPAIRS
STEERING WHEEL SPOKE
POSITION ADJUSTMENT
When
the
steering gear
is on the
high point,
the
front wheels should
be
in
the
straight-ahead position
and the
steering wheel spokes should
be in
their normal position with
the
Pitman
arm pointing directly forward.
If the
spokes
are not in
their normal posi-
tion, they
can be
adjusted without
dis-
turbing
the
toe-in adjustment (Part
3-1).
STEERING WHEEL
REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect
the
negative cable
from
the
battery.
2.
Working from
the
underside
of
the steering wheel spoke, remove
the
crash
pad
attaching screws. Lift
the
crash
pad
from
the
wheel.
(On
Conti-
nental Mark
III
models,
pry out the
crash
pad
insert
and
remove
the two
screws that secure
the
crash
pad. Re-
move
the
crash
pad. On
models
equipped with steering wheel mounted
speed controls, refer
to
Group
16 for
removal instructions). Remove
the
horn ring
(if so
equipped)
by
turning
it counterclockwise.
3.
Remove
the
steering wheel
nut,
and then remove
the
steering wheel
with tool T67L-3600-A
(Fig. 1). Do
not
use a
knock-off type steering
wheel puller
or
strike
the end of the
steering shaft with
a
hammer. Striking
the puller
or
shaft will damage
the
bearing
or the
collapsible column.
4.
Transfer
all
serviceable parts
to
the
new
steering wheel.
5.
Position
the
steering wheel
on
the shaft
so
that
the
alignment mark
on
the hub of the
wheel
is
adjacent
to
the
one on the
shaft. Install
a new
locknut
and
torque
it to
specifications.
6. Install
the
horn ring
(if so
equipped)
and
crash
pad.
STEERING COLUMN UPPER
BEARING REPLACEMENT
STATIONARY COLUMNS
Removal
1. Disconnect
the
horn wire
and the
turn indicator wires
at the
connector.
2.
Working from
the
underside
of
the steering wheel spoke, remove
the
two crash
pad
attaching screws. Lift
the crash
pad
from
the
wheel.
(On
Continental Mark
III
models,
pry out
the crash
pad
insert
and
remove
the
two screws that secure
the
crash
pad.
Remove
the
crash
pad. On
models
equipped with steering wheel mounted
speed controls, refer
to
Group
16 for
7oo/-T67L-3600-A
removal instructions). Remove
the
horn ring
(if so
equipped)
by
turning
it counterclockwise.
3.
Remove
the
steering wheel
at-
taching
nut.
Remove
the
steering
wheel using tool T67L-3600-A
(Fig.
1).
Do not use a
knock-off type steer-
ing wheel puller
or
strike
the end of
the steering shaft with
a
hammer.
Striking
the
puller
or
shaft will
dam-
age
the
bearing
or the
collapsible
col-
umn.
4.
Remove
the
turn indicator lever.
5.
Remove
the
turn signal switch
attaching screws. Lift
the
switch over
the
end of the
steering shaft
and
place
it
to one
side.
6. Remove
the
snap ring from
the
top
of the
steering shaft.
7.
Loosen
the two
flange-to-steering
column tube attaching bolts
to
disen-
gage them from
the
tube.
8. Raise
the
flange upward while
BEARING
AND
INSULATOR
Spacer
G 1502 -B
FIG.
1—Removing
Steering Wheel
G 1497-A
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Steering Columns And Linkage
03-05-08
tube.
In some instances the column
will shift into proper alignment when
the toe plate attaching nuts are loos-
ened. (Alignment is acceptable if a
.010 inch feeler blade can be passed
freely, completely around the area be-
tween the outer diameter of the steer-
ing shaft and the shift tube.) if the
misalignment condition can be attrib-
uted to this area, file or ream the dash
panel holes for greater clearance. If
the alignment is maintained after the
toe plate nuts and toe plate to column
clamp bolt and nut are torqued to the
8-12 ft-lb specification, no further ad-
justment is necessary.
4.
Remove instrument panel lower
trim panel. Vehicles equipped with a
combination radio stereo tape player
will require removal of the radio and
tape player assembly in order to gain
access to the upper R.H. steering col-
umn support bracket bolt.
5.
Loosen the seven bolts at the
steering column support bracket and
brake pedal support bracket.
6. Install a 3/16 inch diameter rod
spacer in the flex coupling to assure
proper clearance between upper and
lower steering shaft.
7.
Raise the vehicle, remove the
transmission splash shield, and visual-
ly align the column to center the
steering shaft in the column. Tighten
two toe plate attaching nuts sufficient-
ly to hold the column alignment (two
persons may be required for this oper-
ation).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the clearance between the
steering column support bracket and
the instrument panel bracket. It may
be necessary to add shims (Part Num-
ber MK-3054-A .060 inch thick, or
C3AZ-3054-A, .113 inch thick) be-
tween the support bracket and the in-
strument panel bracket to prevent
movement of the column when the
support bracket bolts are tightened.
10.
Loosen the two toe plate at-
taching nuts previously tightened. Re-
check steering column alignment. In
some instances it may be necessary to
enlarge the holes in the dash panel in
order to obtain proper column align-
ment.
11.
With the column properly al-
igned, torque the four toe plate at-
taching nuts to 4-9 ft-lbs.
12.
Torque the toe plate to steering
column clamp bolt to 3-5 ft-lbs.
13.
Recheck steering shaft to shift
tube alignment. A 0.10 inch feeler
blade should pass freely, completely
around the area between the outer di-
ameter of the steering shaft and shift-
er tube.
14.
Raise the vehicle.
15.
Adjust transmission shift link-
age.
16.
Install transmission splash
shield.
17.
Lower the vehicle.
18.
Install the radio stereo tape
player if so equipped.
19.
Install instrument panel lower
trim panel.
20.
Connect the battery.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
STEERING COLUMN
FORD, MERCURY, METEOR
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery cable
from the negative post.
2.
Disconnect the turn signal switch
wires at the connector.
3.
Disconnect the neutral start
switch and back-up light switch wires
from the switches.
4.
Disconnect the transmission con-
trol rod(s) from the lever(s) at the
lower end of the column.
5.
Remove the bolt that secures the
flex coupling to the steering gear.
6. Remove the nuts that secure the
column retainer and seal at the toe
plate (Fig. 11).
7.
Ford, Meteor: Remove the two
screws that secure the lower trim
shroud to the upper trim shroud. Re-
move the two shrouds.
Mercury: Remove the two screws
that secure the lower trim shroud to
the upper trim shroud. Remove the
top shroud Disconnect the ignition
switch light bulb. Remove the ignition
and light switch bezels and spring clip
and remove the lower shroud. Discon-
nect the light switch electrical connec-
tor block.
8. Remove the two screws that se-
cure the intermediate bracket to the
column lower bracket.
9. While supporting the steering
column, remove the two nuts that se-
cure the column lower bracket to the
instrument panel. Remove the brack-
ets.
10.
Lift the steering column and
wheel from the vehicle.
Installation
1.
Position the steering column in
the vehicle. Index the block tooth on
the steering gear shaft with the corre-
sponding slot on the flex coupling. In-
stall and tighten the flex coupling-
to-steering gear attaching bolt.
2.
Place the column upper bracket
and column lower bracket in position
on the column and install but do not
tighten the four attaching nuts.
3.
Install and tighten the two nuts
that secure the column lower bracket
to the instrument panel. Make certain
the column is properly positioned rela-
tive to the flex coupling input shaft
connection.
4.
Install and tighten the screws
that secure the intermediate bracket to
the column lower bracket.
5.
Tighten the four attaching nuts
at the upper and lower brackets and
the two nuts at the upper bracket to
instrument panel. The dial pointer (if
so equipped) should be adjusted to
coincide with the selector lever.
6. Install and tighten the nuts and
bolts that secure the column retainer
and seal at the toe plate. Make sure
the steering shaft is centered in the
column before tightening the nuts.
7.
Ford, Meteor: Install and tighten
the two screws that secure the lower
trim shroud to the upper trim shroud.
Mercury: Connect the light switch
harness block. Install the ignition and
light switch bezels. Connect the igni-
tion switch light bulb. Install the top
shroud and the two screws that secure
the lower trim shroud to the upper
shroud.
8. Connect the transmission control
rod(s) to the lever(s) at the lower end
of the column.
9. Connect the neutral start switch
and back-up light switch to their re-
spective terminals.
10.
Connect the turn signal switch
wires.
11.
Connect the negative battery
cable to the battery.
12.
Check the operation of the
steering tilt mechanism if so equipped
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C4 Automatic Transmission
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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
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07-03-07
FMX Transmission
07-03-07
Gauge Pin
(No.
43 Drill)
NEUTRAL START
SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS
D 1759-A
FIG. 8—
Neutral
Start Switch-
Console Shift—Fairlane-Montego
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-COUGAR
1.
With the manual linkage proper-
ly adjusted and the engine turned off,
place the selector lever in the N (Neu-
tral) position. Then, shift the selector
lever from neutral to 1, to P (park)
and back to neutral. Shifting the se-
lector lever through this shift pattern
should adjust the switch automatical-
ly. If not, adjust it manually as fol-
lows:
2.
With the selector lever in neu-
tral,
remove the selector lever handle
attaching screw and remove the
handle (Fig. 7).
3.
Remove the dial housing attach-
ing screws and remove the housing.
4.
Remove the two pointer back-up
shield attaching screws and remove
the shield.
NEUTRAL START SWITCH
AND HARNESS ASSEMBLY
32027-A
FIG. 9—Neutral Start Switch—Console Shift—Mustang-Cougar
5.
Remove the two screws securing
the neutral start switch to the selector
lever housing.
6. Lift the switch from the housing
and move the actuator lever all the
way to the left. Then, return the actu-
ator lever to the neutral position as
shown in Figure 9.
7.
Position the neutral switch as-
sembly to the selector lever housing,
and secure with the two attaching
screws.
8. Place the selector lever in the P
(Park) position and check the opera-
tion of the switch. The engine should
start with the selector lever in the
park position. If the engine does not
start, replace the switch. Refer to the
Neutral Start Switch Replacement
procedures in this section.
9. Install the pointer back-up shield
on the housing and lever assembly.
10.
Install the dial housing on the
selector lever housing assembly.
11.
Install the selector lever.'handle.
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
replacement procedures.
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. 8).
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.procarmanuals.com
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07-04-06
C-6 Automatic Transmission
0704-06
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL LEVER
STUD-7B415
ENGAGE FLATS OF STUD IN SLOT OF
ROD BEFORE APPLYING TORQUE
FIG. 6—Manual Linkage—Column Shift—Lincoln Continental
INNER BRACKET-7C431
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL LEVER
ROD-7326
SHIFT ROD-7A024
ENGAGE FLAT OF STUD IN SLOT
OF
ROD BEFORE APPLYING TORQUE
POINT A
BRACKET ASSEMBLY-7C324
D1831-A
FIG.
7—Manual
Linkage—Column Shift—Thunderbird-Continental Mark
III
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.
11).
8. Tighten
the
neutral start switch
attaching screws.
If the
actuator lever
was adjusted, tighten
the
actuator
lever bolt.
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.
D2033-A
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.
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 six
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.
12).
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.
12).
8. Place
the
transmission selector
lever firmly against
the
stop
of the
neutral detent position.procarmanuals.com
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07-04-08
C-6 Automatic Transmission
07-04-08
PLUG-7256
•
•HANDLE-7217
I DIAL HOUS NG
ASSEMBLY-7E034
POINTER BACK-JP
SHIELD
HOUSING AND LEVER
ASSEMBLY-7C453
ENGAGE FLATS OF STUD IN SLOT OF
ROD BEFORE APPLYING TORQUE
D2034-A
FIG. 10—Manual Linkage—Console Shift—Mustang-Cougar
ACTUATOR LEVER ATTACHING BOLT
Gauge Pin
(No.
43 Drill)
NEUTRAL START
SWITCH
D1812-A
FIG. 11—Neutral Start Switch Adjustments—Console Shift
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.
FIG. 72—Neutral Start Switch
Adjustment—Console Shift—
Fairlane-Montego
12.
Position the selector lever re-
tainer to the selector lever housing.
Install the six 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.procarmanuals.com