Ford 8S4Z-7E395-AG Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly

On some models with the MTX 75 and MT285 transaxles, accessing the shift cables at the rear of the transaxle can be challenging, often requiring access from above; removing the air cleaner and auxiliary fusebox can enhance working space. Begin by disconnecting the negative battery cable, placing the gear lever in neutral, applying the parking brake, loosening the front wheel nuts, jacking up the front of the vehicle, and supporting it on axle stands before removing both wheels. Next, remove the engine undershield and the left-hand fenderwell liner, followed by the front section of the exhaust pipe, ensuring the flexible section is not overly bent. Lower the exhaust heat shield after removing the washer-type fasteners, then unclip the cover from the selector mechanism at the transaxle. Remove the cables from the support brackets by twisting the spring-loaded knurled collars and releasing the colored plastic clips that secure the cable adjusters, noting their installed locations before withdrawing the cables downwards from the engine compartment. Unclip and remove the shift lever trim panel, lift it upwards, and disconnect the switch wiring. Remove the center console, and for 2005 and later models, take off the lower heater case cover and duct. Disconnect the shift and selector inner cables from the gear lever by prying off the end fittings and release the cable casings from the floor brackets by twisting the collars. Remove the fasteners securing the heater air duct to the floor, then unscrew the fasteners securing the side cover panels between the center section of the dash panel and the floor, removing the panels. Fold back the carpet and insulation under the center part of the dash to access the selector cable floor grommet, remove the screws, and release the grommet from the floor. Pass the cables down through the vehicle floor and remove them from under the car. If necessary, the shift lever can be removed by unscrewing the mounting bolts, or the complete shift mechanism can be removed by unscrewing the four nuts. For installation, reverse the removal process, using new clips when reconnecting the shift cables and adjusting them accordingly.

To pull the left-hand front wheel, right, it is advised to stake the wheel nuts, apply the parking brake, jack up the front part of the vehicle and support it on axle stands. Subsequently, do away with the front right section of the exhaust pipe, making sure that the flex part is not bent severely. After removing the 'flat nut' fasteners, pull down the exhaust heat shield; then search for the selector cable end fitting and pop it off the transaxle. Pull out the cable casing to break the locking collar by rotating it anticlockwise 90 degrees and follow the cable to remove it from the clips and to also remove the grommet from the floor of the vehicle. With the center console out of the way shift selector to P and snap off the cable inner from the lever and then unclip the cable outer from the floor bracket. Take out the heater air duct and side cover panels, free the clips and screws holding the heater lower case upon which the cover can be taken off. Pop up the carpet to get to the selector cable floor grommet, which screws can be unscrewed to take the grommet off. Grab the mechanic's wire while the cable is being pulled; drive it through the floor of the car and pull it from within the car. As for the installation process, reverse the removal process while using the wire to pull the new cable through: be careful to connect the cable to the selector lever and shift it to position 'O' before reconnecting the cable end fitting at the transaxle lever. Make sure that the cable adjustment is appropriate after fixing it onto the transaxle bracket. Inside the vehicle, place the selector lever to position D, where it is accompanied by the transaxle lever set also to D if required. Ensure that the cable locking collar is released before fitting the cable end fitting to the transaxle lever as well as locking the collar. Last, it is necessary to mount the left-hand front wheel, adjust the height of the car, and having tightly tightening the whats nuts to the given torque indicator, make a road check of the transaxle.