Transmission Shift Control Linkage

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Transmission Shift Control Linkage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The transmission shift control linkage consists of:

  • a selector lever which connects to the transmission column selector lever cable linkage.
    • A selector lever pin secures the gearshift lever to the selector linkage.
  • a selector lever cable and bracket which connects to the transmission selector lever arm and linkage on the steering column and to the manual control lever on the transmission.
    • The selector cable bracket bolts to the transmission.
RENDER: 1.0x

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