1969 FORD MUSTANG lock

06-03-06
Ford Design Four-Speed Transmission
06-03-06

BEARING

7C
SPEEDOMETER

DRIVE GEAR

172

OUTPUT

SHAFT

SEAL

SNAP RING 7Aon

SPEEDOMETER GEAR

DRIVE BALL

353351•S

BLOCKING RING

7107

FIRST AND SECOND

SPEED SYNCHRONIZER

7124

SECOND SPEED GEAR

7102

THIRD AND FOURTH

SPEED SYNCHRONIZER

•7124

SNAP RING - 7109

FIG.
7
7—Output Shaft Disassembled

and torque the retaining nuts to speci-

fication.

14.
Install the back-up light switch

on the control assembly.

15.
Slide the lower boot over the

shift control assembly and attach the

entire assembly to the extension hous-

ing with the three bolts.

16.
Install the two bolts securing

the gear shift lever to the control as-

sembly.

17.
Pull the top lip of the lower

boot over the edges of the floor pan

and secure the upper boot to the lower

boot and floor pan with the four re-

taining screws.

18.
Position the shift rods in the se-

lector levers and install the retainers.

19.
Adjust the shift linkage as out-

lined previously in this section.

20.
Check the operation of the shift
mechanism for smooth

Adjust as required.
cross-over.

INPUT SHAFT BEARING

1.
Remove the snap ring that se-

cures the bearing to the shaft (Fig.

14).

2.
Press the input shaft gear out of

the bearing as shown in Fig. 15.

3.
Press a new bearing onto the

input shaft with the tool shown in Fig.

15.

4.
Secure the bearing with a snap

ring.

SYNCHRONIZERS

1.
Push the synchronizer hub from

each synchronizer sleeve (Fig. 16).

2.
Separate the inserts and insert

springs from the hubs. Do not mix the

parts of the first and second-speed
C1529-C

synchronizer with the third and

fourth-speed synchronizer.

3.
Position the hub in the sleeve,

making sure that the alignment marks

are properly indexed.

4.
Place the three inserts into place

on the hub. Install the insert springs

making sure that the irregular surface

(hump) is seated in one of the inserts.

Do not stagger the springs.

COUNTERSHAFT GEAR

BEARINGS

1.
Remove the dummy
sKo.ft,
two

bearing retainer washers, and the 21

roller bearings (Fig. 17) from each

end of the countershaft gear.

2.
Coat the bore in each end of the

countershaft gear with grease.

3.
Hold the dummy shaft in the

gear and install the 21 roller bearingsprocarmanuals.com

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ROLLER BEARINGS

SNAP RINGS

FIG. 14—Input Shaft Gear Disassembled
C1802-
A

Hardwood

Block

Tool-7025-G

OR
7025-B

Detail
5

REMOVAL

FIG. 15—Replacing Input Shaft Bearing

INSERT SPRING
INSTALLATION

ETCH MARKS
C2079-A

INSERT SPRING

SLEEVE
HUB

FIRST AND SECOND SPEED SYNCHRONIZER

INSERT

INSERT SPRING

INSERT
SLEEVE

INSERT SPRING

HUMP

THIRD
AND
FOURTH SPEED SYNCHRONIZER

FIG. 16—Synchronizers Disassembled
GROOVE
TO
FACE

TOWARD FRONT

OF TRANSMISSION

C2080.A
end play with
a
feeler gauge. End play

should
be
within specification.
If the

end play
is not
within limits, replace

the thrust washers.
If the end
play
is

within limits, leave
the
reverse idler

gear installed.

10.
Position
the
reverse gear shift

rail detent spring
and
detent plug
in

the case. Hold
the
reverse shift fork
in

place
on the
reverse idler sliding gear

and install
the
shift rail from
the
rear

of
the
case. Secure
the
fork
to the
rail

with
the
Allen head
set
screw.

11.
Install
the
first
and
second-

speed synchronizer onto
the
front
of

the output shaft (Fig.
11)
making sure

that
the
shift fork groove
is
toward

the rear
of the
shaft.
The
first
and

reverse synchronizer
hub is a
press
fit

on
the
output shaft.
To
eliminate
the

possibility
of
damaging
the
synchro-

nizer assembly, install
the
synchroniz-

er
hub
with
the
teeth
end of the
gear

facing toward
the
rear
of the
shaft,

using
an
arbor press
as
shown
in
Part

6-2,
Fig. 20. Do not
attempt
to re-

move
or
install
the
hub
by
hammering

or prying.

12.
Position
the
blocking ring
on

the second-speed gear.

13.
Slide
the
second-speed gear

onto
the
front
of the
shaft, making

sure that
the
inserts
in the
synchroniz-

er engage
the
notches
in the
blocker

ring.

14.
Install
the
second-speed gear

thrust washer
and
snap ring.

15.
Slide
the
third-speed gear onto

the shaft with
the
synchronizer coned

surface toward
the
front.

16.
Place
a
blocking ring
on the

third-speed gear.

17.
Slide
the
third
and
fourth-

speed gear synchronizer onto
the
shaft

making sure that
the
inserts
in the

synchronizer engage
the
notches
in the

blocking ring.

18.
Install
the
snap ring
on the

front
of the
output shaft.

19.
Position
the
blocking ring
on

the first-speed gear.

20.
Slide
the
first-speed gear onto

the rear
of the
output shaft making

sure that
the
notches
in the
blocking

ring engage
the
synchronizer inserts.

21.
Install
the
heavy thrust washer

on
the
rear
of the
output shaft.

22.
Support
the
thrust washer
and

first-speed gear
to
prevent them from

sliding
off the
shaft
and
carefully

lower
the
output shaft assembly into

the.
case
as
shown
in Fig. 8.

23.
Position
the
first
and
second-

speed shift fork
and the
third
and

fourfh-speed shift fork
in
place
on

their respective gears
and
rotate them

into place.procarmanuals.com

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24.
Place a detent plug (Fig. 5) in

the detent bore. Place the reverse shift

rail into neutral position.

25.
Coat the third and fourth-

speed shift rail interlock pin with

grease and position it in the shift rail.

26.
Align the third and fourth-

speed shift fork with the shift rail

bores and slide the shift rail into place

making sure that the three detents are

facing toward the outside of the case.

Place the front synchronizer into

third-speed position and install the set

screw in the third and fourth-speed

shift fork. Move the synchronizer to

the neutral position. Install the third

and fourth-speed shift rail detent plug,

spring and bolt in the left side of the

transmission case (Fig. 5). Place the

interlock plug (tapered ends) in the

detent case.

27.
Align the first and second-

speed shift fork with the case bores

and slide the shift rail into place. Se-

cure the fork with the set screw.

28.
Coat the input gear bore with a

thin film of grease, then install the 15

roller bearings in the bore. A thick

film of grease could plug the lubricant

holes and restrict lubrication of the

bearings.

29.
Position the front blocking ring

in the third and fourth-speed synchro-

nizer.

Place the input shaft gear in the

transmission case making sure that

the output shaft pilot enters the roller

bearings in the input gear.

30.
Place a new gasket on the input

shaft bearing retainer. Dip the attach-

ing bolts in sealer and install and

tighten them to specifications.

31.
Install the output shaft bearing

as shown in Fig. 21. Install the snap

ring to retain the bearing.

32.
On some transmissions, position

the speedometer gear iometer drive

gear retaining clip on the output shaft

with the lower tang in the retaining

hole.
Align the groove in the gear with

the clip and slide the gear forward

until the upper tang on the clip locks

the gear (Fig. 4).

33.
Place the transmission in a ver-

tical position as shown in Fig. 22.

Align the countershaft gear bore and

thrust washers with the bore in the

case.
Install the countershaft.

34.
Use a new gasket and secure

the extension housing to the case with

the attaching screws. Use a sealer on

the extension housing attaching

screws. Torque the screws to specifica-

tions.

35.
Install the filler plug and drain

plug (if so equipped) in the case if

they were removed. Make sure that
COUNTIERSHAFT

7111

RETAINER WASHER

378559 • S

THRUST WASHER -7119

THRUST

WASHER

7119
ROLLER BEARINGS- 7121(21)

COUNTERSHAFT GEAR - 7113

ROLLER BEARINGS'7121(21)

RETAINER

WASHER

378559 • S

FIG. 17—Countershaft Gear Disassembled
C2081-A

REVERSE IDLER

GEAR SHAFT

7140

ROLLER BEARINGS

7D271 22)

THRUST WASHER

7149

RETAINER

WASHER

351529 - S

REVERSE IDLER GEAR -7142

'REVERSE SLIDING GEAR • 7D223

•THRUST WASHER • 7149

FIG. 78—Reverse Idler Gear Disassembled
C2082-A

the magnetic plug (if so equipped) is

installed in the bottom of the case.

36.
Pour the specified lubricant

over the entire gear train while rotat-

ing the input shaft.

37.
Place each shift fork in all posi-

tions to make sure that they operate

properly.

38.
Install the remaining detent

plug in the case. Install the long

spring (which is retained by the case)
to secure the detent plug.

39.
Use a new cover gasket and in-

stall the cover. Coat the cover attach-

ing screws with sealer and install and

tighten them to specifications.

40.
Coat the third- and fourth-

speed shift rail plug bore with a sealer

and install a new expansion plug.

41.
If the extension housing bush-

ing and seal are to be replaced, refer

to Section 1.procarmanuals.com

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Specifications

06-04-02

TORQUE LIMITS(FT-LBS)

Extension Housing Bolts

Input Shaft Bearing Retainer-to-Transmission Case Bolts

Speedometer Cable Retainer-to-Transmission Extension

Transmission-to-Flywheel Housing Bolts

Gearshift Control Levers to Cam and Shaft Assembly Lock Nuts

Transmission Cover Bolts

Filler Plug-to-Case

Drain Plug-to-Case

Shift Fork-to-Shift Rail

Third and Fourth Shift Rail Detent Bolt

Gear Shift Control Assembly
to
Transmission Extension

Shift Selector Levers to Shift Rods

Gear Shift Control Support Bracket
to
Back Plate
3-Speed

Transmissions

42-50

30-36

3.0-4.5

37-42

18-23

14-19

10-20

20-30

10-18

-

8-12

10-20

-
4-Speed

Transmissions

42-50

19-25

3.0-4.5

37-42

18-23

14-19

10-20

20-30

10-18

10-18

8-12

10-20

8-13
® Inch-pounds

SPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TOOLS (Continued)

Tool Numbers

T50T-100A

T59L-100B

Tool-1175AB

T53T-4621-Bor(4621-F)

T57L-4220-A4

T52L-7000-GAE

T63P-7025-A

T64P-7025-B

T53T-4621-C
Description

Impact Hammer-Long

Impact Hammer-Short

Grease Seal Remover

Drive Pinion Bearing Cone

Replacer Front
&
Rear

Differential Side Bearing Cone

Replacer
or
Input Shaft Bearing

Remover

Extension Housing Bushing and

Seal Remover

Output Shaft Bearing Remover

& Replacer

Output Shaft Bearing Remover

& Replacer

Drive Pinion Bearing

Cone Replacer
Tool Numbers

Tool-7025-B

Tool-7025-G

T64P-7111-A

T63P-7111-A

T64P-7140-A

T61L-7657-A

T57P-7697-B

T57P-7657-G

T67P-7341-A
Description

Rear Main Shaft Bearing Removei

Main Shaft Bearing Remover

& Replacer

Cluster Gear Roller Retainer Shaf

Cluster Gear Roller Retainer Shaft

Reverse Idler Shaft Remover

Transmission Extension Housing

Oil Seal Replacer

Extension Housing

Bushing Replacer

Extension Housing

Bushing Replacer

Shift Linkage Grommet

Replacerprocarmanuals.com

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07-01-06

MAKE MARK HERE

BELLOWS INTACT
BELLOWS FAILED

FIG. 9—Checking Vacuum Unit Bellows

tester equipped with a vacuum pump

(Fig. 8). Set the regulator knob so

that the vacuum gauge reads 18 inches

with the end of the vacuum hose

blocked off.

Then connect the vacuum hose to

the transmission vacuum unit. If the

gauge still reads 18 inches, the vacuT

urn unit diaphragm is not leaking. As

the hose is removed from the trans-

mission vacuum unit, hold a finger

over the end of the control rod. When

the hose is removed, the internal

spring of the vacuum unit should push

the control rod outward.

ALTITUDE

COMPENSATING-TYPE

The vacuum diaphragm should be

checked for ruptured or damaged bel-

lows.
Check the diaphragm assembly

as follows:

1.
Remove the diaphragm and

throttle valve rod from the transmis-

sion.

2.
Insert a rod into the diaphragm,

making sure that the rod is buttonec

in the hole. Make a reference mark on

the rod where it enters the diaphragm

hole.

3.
Hold the assembly in such a way

that the end of the rod is resting on

the weighing surface of a scale (Fig.

9).

4.
Gradually press down on the dia-

phragm assembly until the rod is

pressed into the diaphragm body. If

the reference mark on the rod is still
visible with 12 pounds of force regis-

tered on the scale, the bellows are in-

tact. If the mark disappears before 4

pounds of force is exerted, the bellows

have failed and the diaphragm must

be replaced. If the bellows are intact,

then perform various pressure checks.

SHIFT POINT CHECKS

Check the minimum throttle up-

shifts in D. The transmission should

start in first gear, shift to second, and

then shift to third, within the shift

points specified in the specification

section.

While the transmission is in third

gear, depress the accelerator pedal

through the detent (to the floor). The

transmission should shift from third to

second or third to first, depending on

the vehicle speed.

Check the closed throttle downshift

from third to first by coasting down

from about 30 mph in third gear. The

shift should occur within the limits

specified in the specification section.

When the selector lever is at 2, the

transmission can operate only in sec-

ond gear.

With the transmission in third gear

and road speed over 30 mph, the

transmission should shift to second

gear when the selector lever is moved

from D to 2 to 1. The transmission

will downshift from second or third to

first gear when this same manual shift

is made below approximately 25 mph

with a C4 transmission, 30 mph with
D 1791.A

a C6 transmission or 35 mph with an

FMX transmission. This check will

determine if the governor pressure and

shift control valves are functioning

properly.

During the shift point check opera-

tion, if the transmission does not shift

within specifications or certain gear

ratios cannot be obtained, refer to the

Ford Car and Truck Diagnosis Manu-

al to resolve the problem.

AIR PRESSURE CHECKS

A NO DRIVE condition can exist,

even with correct transmission fluid

pressure, because of inoperative

clutches or bands. Erratic shifts could

be caused by a stuck governor valve.

The inoperative units can be located

through a series of checks by subst-

ituting air pressure for the fluid pres-

sure to determine the location of the

malfunction.

To make the air pressure checks,

drain the transmission fluid and re-

move the oil pan and the control valve

body assembly. The inoperative units

can be located by introducing air pres-

sure into the transmission case passa-

ges leading to the clutches, servos, and

governor (Figs. 10, 11 or 12).

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BENCH

TESTS (FMX TRANSMISSION)

After the transmission has been as-

sembled and is ready for installationprocarmanuals.com

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3.
Install the bench testing tool on

the transmission.

4.
Remove the
1/8-inch
pipe plug

at the transmission case. Turn the

front pump in a clockwise direction at

75-100 rpm until a regular flow of

transmission fluid leaves the hole in

the transmission case. This operation
bleeds the air from the pump.

5.
Install the pressure gauge (77820

or T57L-77820-A) as shown in Fig.

13.

PRESSURE TESTS

Turn the front pump at 75-100 rpm
and note the gauge readings. The

pressure readings on the bench test

must be within the limits as outlined

in Figure 13, for the engine idle check.

If pressure gauge readings are with-

in limits in all selector lever positions,

install the vacuum diaphragm control

rod unit.

COMMON ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS

TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN

AND REFILL

Normal maintenance and lubrica-

tion requirements do not necessitate

periodic automatic transmission fluid

changes.

If a major repair, such as a clutch

band, bearing, etc., is required in the

transmission, it will have to be re-

moved for service. At this time the

converter, transmission cooler and

cooler lines must be thoroughly

flushed to remove any dirt.

When filling a dry transmission and

converter, install five quarts of fluid.

Start the engine, shift the selector

lever as outlined below, and check and

add fluid as necessary.

Following are the procedures for

partial drain and refill due to in-

vehicle repair operation.

C4 TRANSMISSION

1.
On PEA models, disconnect the

fluid filler tube from the transmission

oil pan to drain the fluid.

On PEB and PEE models, loosen

the pan attaching bolts to drain the

fluid from the transmission.

2.
When the fluid has stopped

draining from the transmission, re-

move and thoroughly clean the pan

and the screen. Discard the pan gas-

ket.

3.
Place a new gasket on the pan,

and install the pan on the transmis-

sion.

4.
On PEA models, connect the

filler tube to the pan and tighten the

fitting securely.

5.
Add three quarts of fluid to the

transmission through the filler tube.

6. Run the engine at idle speed for

about two minutes, and then run it at

fast idle speed (about 1200 rpm) until

it reaches it's normal operating temp-

erature. Do not race the engine.

7.
Shift the selector lever through

all the positions, place it at P, and

check the fluid level. The fluid level

should be above the ADD mark. If
necessary, add enough fluid io the

transmission to bring the level be-

tween the ADD and FULL marks on

che dipstick. Do not overfill the trans-

mission.

FMX OK C6

TRANSMISSION

1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist or

jack stands.

2.
Place a drain pan under the

transmission.

3.
Loosen the pan attaching bolts

to drain the fluid from the transmis-

sion.

4.
After the fluid has drained to the

level of the pan flange, remove the

rest of the pan bolts working from the

rear and both sides of the pan to

allow it to drop and drain slowly.

5.
When the fluid has stopped

draining from the transmission, re-

move and thoroughly clean the pan

and the screen. Discard the pan gas-

ket.

6. Place a new gasket on the pan,

and install the pan on the transmis-

sion.

7.
Add three quarts of fluid to the

transmission through the filler tube.

8. Run the engine at idle speed for

about two minutes, and then run it at

fast idle speed (about 1200 rpm) until

it reaches normal operating tempera-

ture.
Do not race the engine.

9. Shift the selector lever through

all the positions, place it at P, and

check the fluid level. The fluid level

should be above the ADD mark. If

necessary, add enough fluid to the

transmission to bring the level be-

tween the ADD and FULL marks on

the dipstick. Do not overfill the trans-

mission.

OIL COOLER TUBE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

When fluid leakage is found at the

oil cooler, the cooler must be re-

placed. Cooler replacement is de-

scribed in the Cooling System Section

of Group 11.
When one or more of the fluid

cooler steel tubes must be replaced,

each replacement tube must be fabri-

cated from the same size steel tubing

as the original line.

Using the old tube as a guide, bend

the new tube as required. Add the

necessary fittings, and install the tube.

After the fittings have been tight-

ened, add fluid as needed, and check

for fluid leaks.

VACUUM DIAPHRAGM

ADJUSTMENT NON-ALTITUDE

COMPENSATING TYPE

The C4 and C6 transmissions are

equipped with an adjustable vacuum

diaphragm assembly. A similar ad-

justable diaphragm has been released

for service with the FMX transmis-

sion. However, the FMX service dia-

phragm is not interchangeable with

that used on C4 and C6 models.

The vacuum diaphragm assembly

has an adjusting screw in the vacuum

hose connecting tube (Fig. 14).

SPRING

SEAT

THIS CLEARANCE CHANGED

BY ADJUSTING SCREW

D1830-A

FIG. 14—Adjustable Vacuum Unit

The inner end of the screw bears

against a plate which in turn bears

against the vacuum diaphragm spring.

All readings slightly high or all

readings slightly low may indicate the

vacuum unit needs adjustment to cor-

rect a particular shift condition.procarmanuals.com

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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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