What is the torque spec for the shift cable retaining nut on the transaxle manual lever?

The retaining nut (N801555-S56) is tightened to 19.1-25.9 N·m (14-19 lb-ft).

What is the torque for the cable bracket screws?

The two screws (NA605786-S2, 2 required) are tightened to 20-33 N·m (15-24 lb-ft).

What position should the selector lever be in when attaching the shift cable?

Place the selector lever in the OVERDRIVE position against the rearward stop, and hold it there while attaching the other end of the control cable assembly.

What part numbers are shown for the shift cable components?

Cable assembly 7E395, cable bracket 7B229, retaining clip 387660-S100, retaining nut N801555-S56, and screws NA605786-S2.

How does the cable route into the passenger compartment?

The round end of the control cable is fed through the floorpan from inside the passenger compartment, and its rubber boot is pressed into the body panel opening before installing the cable bracket and carpeting.

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Ford Taurus SHO Shift Control Cable Removal & Installation - Torque Specs

Service manual page showing shift control cable removal and installation steps with a labeled figure

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Service manual procedure listing removal and installation steps for the transaxle shift control cable assembly with a labeled component figure.

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This is a screenshot of a page from Ford's Technical Service Publications electronic service manual covering removal and installation of the automatic transaxle shift control cable. A labeled exploded diagram (D5893-F) shows the cable connection at the transaxle, identifying the retaining nut (N801555-S56, torque 19.1-25.9 N·m / 14-19 lb-ft), retaining clip (387660-S100), cable assembly (7E395), cable bracket (7B229), and mounting screws (NA605786-S2, 2 required, torque 20-33 N·m / 15-24 lb-ft), along with the transaxle manual lever. Removal steps 7-8 instruct removing the control cable from the bracket and pulling it through the floorpan into the passenger compartment. The Installation section gives six steps: feed the round end of the cable through the floorpan from inside the car, press the rubber boot into the body panel opening and install the bracket and carpeting, install the bushing and cable into the snap retainer on the selector lever shaft, position the cable in the selector lever housing and install retaining screws, install the shifter assembly, and finally place the selector lever in OVERDRIVE against its rearward stop while attaching the cable to the transaxle bracket and installing the retainer clip. Uploaded to a 1993 Ford Taurus (SHO) gallery.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the torque spec for the shift cable retaining nut on the transaxle manual lever?: The retaining nut (N801555-S56) is tightened to 19.1-25.9 N·m (14-19 lb-ft).
What is the torque for the cable bracket screws?: The two screws (NA605786-S2, 2 required) are tightened to 20-33 N·m (15-24 lb-ft).
What position should the selector lever be in when attaching the shift cable?: Place the selector lever in the OVERDRIVE position against the rearward stop, and hold it there while attaching the other end of the control cable assembly.
What part numbers are shown for the shift cable components?: Cable assembly 7E395, cable bracket 7B229, retaining clip 387660-S100, retaining nut N801555-S56, and screws NA605786-S2.
How does the cable route into the passenger compartment?: The round end of the control cable is fed through the floorpan from inside the passenger compartment, and its rubber boot is pressed into the body panel opening before installing the cable bracket and carpeting.