
UNITIZED TRANSAXLE
Forward/Reverse Shifter Cable
2005 FE350 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
Page 16-23
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FORWARD/REVERSE SHIFTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
With the shifter lever of the unitized transaxle in the NEUTRAL position
(Figure 16-54, Page 16-23)
, the For-
ward/Reverse handle (9)
(Figure 16-53, Page 16-22)
should be straight up. For minor adjustments, the nut
(1) may be loosened and the ball joint socket (2) rotated to get the proper adjustment
(Figure 16-53,
Page 16-22)
.
See following CAUTION.
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CAUTION
• Be sure threads of cable are engaged in ball joint socket at least 1/4 inch (6.35 mm). If ball
joint socket comes loose from the cable, the Forward/Reverse shifter will not operate
properly.
For major adjustments, the cable retaining nuts (5) must be loosened and adjusted. When the cable is prop-
erly adjusted, with the Forward/Reverse handle (9)
(Figure 16-53, Page 16-22)
in the NEUTRAL position, the
shift lever of the transaxle will also be in the NEUTRAL position
(Figure 16-54, Page 16-23)
. Tighten nuts at
the transaxle to 22 ft-lb (29.8 N·m); tighten nuts at the Forward/Reverse assembly to 43 in-lb (4.9 N·m).
Figure 16-54 Forward/Reverse Shifter Positions
TOP VIEW
SHIFTER
LEVER
SHIFTER
SHAFT
F N R