RhoXS
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- 1991, 1994 Explorer
Replacing A4LD Shift Cable in a 1994 Explorer - What I learned today.
So, basically, I had to drop the entire drive train to replace the transmission shift cable. They should force Ford engineers to do jobs like this in Purgatory...
I posted this because I could find no help ANYWHERE on the net for swapping the shift cable.
- Ignore the Haynes book...it doesn't work for 1991-1994 Explorers
- DO NOT Take the steering column apart. All cable parts are outside under the hood and underneath
- The column end cable retainer is a piece of plastic in a slot. There is a little plastic pin that holds it in place. Push it down with an awl and pry the plastic part forward with a screwdriver. BTW, this is easier done if you remove the front wheel and the inner fender liner.
- The transmission bracket for the cable is different for the 1994 cable. If you plan to scavenge parts, you may need to swap the bracket. I was trying to install a cable from a 1991 Explorer.
- If you have to swap the bracket, you have to lower the entire drive train by undoing the transmission crossmember to get to the upper retaining nut.
So, basically, I had to drop the entire drive train to replace the transmission shift cable. They should force Ford engineers to do jobs like this in Purgatory...
I posted this because I could find no help ANYWHERE on the net for swapping the shift cable.