Ford Falcon. Manual — part 250

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Automatic Transmission External

Controls

Connector Circuit Reference

Loom PCB

Pin Number(s)

Circuit Designation/Description

Normal Condition/Measurement

2 & 3

5V Power Supply through

5V

4.7kOhm resistor

1 & 3

Voltage Measure

Position ‘D’ — 3.96V

Position ‘DPEPF’ — 2.88V

Position ‘+’ — 1.83V

Position ‘–’ — 0.78V

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GENERAL PROCEDURES

Selector Cable Adjustment

1. Move Selector to "P" position.
2. Raise the vehicle and ensure the transmission

operating lever is also in "P" (this is the most

Rearward position).

3. Connect the Cable to the Transmission Cable

Mount by pushing rearwards until the side tabs of

the cable click into the lock position.

NOTE: The Cable Push Rod is snapped onto the Pin.

Finally the adjuster clip is pushed closed on the Cable

auto adjuster.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Handle Assembly

Torsion Spring

Removal
1. Remove Centre Console and other associated

components. For additional information, refer to

Section 501-12.
NOTE: Do not remove Gearshift assembly from

the vehicle.

2. Move Handle to "P" position.
3. Open the spring legs with pliers and disengage

from the nest.

Removal and Installation
NOTE: Do not remove console and other associated

components from the vehicle.

1. Move Handle to "D" position.
2. Remove

screw.

3. Remove

Handle.

4. Remove torsion spring. Fit new spring.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Housing Sub Assembly

Removal
1. Remove Centre Console and other associated

components. For additional information, refer to

Section 501-12.
NOTE: Do not remove Gearshift assembly from

the vehicle.

Item

Description

2. Disconnect main loom from Plug then Plug from

1

Selector handle

base (squeeze clips).

2

Screw

3. Repeat process for the top LH corner of the

shifter.

4. Insert new Handle then secure with screw.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

4. Lift corner labeled "A" first using narrow nose

3. Move Cover slide hole to "D" position.

pliers placing them between the Housing

4. Slide Housing assembly onto Lever through

assembly and base.

Cover slide hole.

5. Place Housing assembly into Bezel recesses then

push down until locked into the Base.

6. Clip Plug into Base.
7. Connect main loom.

Gear Indicator Globe

Removal
1. Remove Centre Console and other associated

components. For additional information, refer to

Section 501-12.
NOTE: Do not remove Gearshift assembly from

the vehicle.

2. Remove the handle assembly. For additional

5. Squeeze flexible legs with pliers and lift until

information, refer to Handle Assembly in this

disengaging the base.

section.

3. Remove the housing assembly. For additional

information, refer to Housing Sub Assembly in this

section.

6. Lift Housing assembly until disconnected from

lever.

7. Turn Globe holder with pliers until holder can be

pulled out of lower Housing.

Item

Description

8. Remove

Housing

assembly.

1

Selector handle

Installation

2

Screw

1. Insert Globe holder inside lower housing then

rotate approx 45 deg.

3

Housing assembly

2. Move orange indicator into the "D" position.

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