A/T - AXODE Shift Indicator Indicates Incorrect Gear

Article No.
93-16-4

08/04/93

TRANSAXLE - AXODE - CONSOLE SHIFT LEVER DOESN'T ALIGN WITH FLOOR SHIFT LEVER

FORD:
1993 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993 CONTINENTAL, SABLE

ISSUE:
The console mounted transmission control selector dial bezel may bind, causing the indicator operating pin to separate, unconnect or move past the indicator attachment. If this happens, the indicator may not show the gear position that the shift lever is in. This condition may be caused by inadequate lubrication of the underside of the shifter bezel assembly.

ACTION:
Replace the pin and the bezel assembly with improved parts which do not require lubrication. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

REMOVAL

1. Remove Console assembly. Refer to Service Manual Section 01-12.





2. Remove shifter knob (pull up without twisting after removing retainer clip), Figure 1.

NOTE:
DO NOT REMOVE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY FROM VEHICLE.

3. Remove and discard shifter bezel. Refer to Service Manual Section 07-05 (also see Figure 1).

4. Place vehicle shift lever in Park (P) or Drive (D).

5. Remove and discard gear shift lever locating pin:

a. Insert a flat bladed screwdriver against the pin's front locking tab.





b. Push locking tab to the rear to release pin, Figure 2.

INSTALLATION

1. Press new pin into shifter assembly.





a. Insert front locking tab into slot, Figure 3.





b. Press rear locking tab into rear slot, Figure 4.

2. Install new shifter bezel and reinstall shifter knob. Refer to Service Manual Section 07-05.

NOTE:
ALIGN BEZEL INDICATOR SLIDE (SLOT) WITH PIN.

3. Install console assembly. Refer to Service Manual Section 01-12.

NOTE:
DO NOT LUBRICATE THE NEW BEZEL OR PIN.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
931604A Remove and Replace 0.6 Hr.
Shifter Dial Indicator

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7D443 41

OASIS CODES: 503300