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2005 lincoln navigator: adjusting the shift cable..steering column

 
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I am adjusting the shift cable on my 2005 lincoln navigator and I can't figure out how to take the top half of the steering column cover off without snapping it.

Submitted: 332 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: Lincoln
Value: $24
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Steve W replied 332 days and 17 hours ago.

Hello my name isXXXXX here is the column cover removal, any more questions just ask, thanks Steve W

 

If you are adjusting the shift cable, it is adjusted from under the vehicle, if you are adjusting the PRNDL indicator, then yes, there is a thumb wheel under these covers.

 

 

 

Column cover removal click here

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Customer replied 332 days and 15 hours ago.

Where do I adjust it from below? I looked at the manual that I have and it said to adjust hang a three pound weight from the cable and adjust the thumb screw at the top of the steering column.

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Expert:  Steve W replied 332 days and 8 hours ago.

Ok, yes that is correct of you are adjusting the PRNDL indicator, remove the column covers and turn the thumb wheel, if the shifter cable that runs the transmission needs adjusted, it needs to be adjusted at the transmission. Here are both repair instructions from the service manual, any more questions just ask, thanks Steve W

 

 

Trans cable adjustment click here

 

PRNDL adjustment click here

Customer replied 328 days and 20 hours ago.

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I was travelling all this week. I will accept or reply tomorrow morning when I have a chance to crawl under the car and adjust it from the bottom. Thanks for your help.

Sean

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Expert:  Steve W replied 328 days and 20 hours ago.

Ok, no problem, let me know if you need anything further, I will keep checking back, thanks Steve W

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Customer replied 320 days and 19 hours ago.

You really helped me out. I adjusted the shift cable from the transmission and everything works great. Thanks again.

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Expert:  Steve W replied 318 days and 17 hours ago.

Thank you, Steve W

 
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