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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998TRACER GS, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICINGADJUSTMENTSSHIFT INDICATOR CABLE4R44E & 5R55E (RANGER)
1998 Mercury Tracer GS, Automatic

4R44E & 5R55E (Ranger)

1998 Mercury Tracer GS, AutomaticSECTION 4R44E & 5R55E (Ranger)
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering column release lever (if equipped). Remove lower steering column cover. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Depress ignition lock cylinder retaining pin. Remove ignition lock cylinder.
  2. Remove upper steering column cover. Move shift control selector until in lowest gear position. Move shift control lever up 3 detent positions. Hold shift lever against rear of stop with a constant force of about 3 lbs. (1.4 kg).
  3. Center pointer in middle of Drive (Overdrive on E4OD transmission) by rotating thumbwheel located on right side of steering column. Install upper steering column cover, ignition lock cylinder and lower steering column cover. Install tilt wheel handle and shank (if equipped). Connect negative battery cable.
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