OEM 2002 Lincoln Continental Automatic Transmission Shift Levers

2002 Lincoln Continental Automatic Transmission Shift Levers Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair Automatic Transmission Shift Levers for the Transaxle Range in a Column Shift on 2002 Lincoln Continental?

  A: The first step in repairing the transaxle range automatic transmission shift levers in a column shift requires customers to start by eliminating the key release lever followed by removing the ignition switch lock cylinder. Begin by removing the screws attached to the lower instrument panel covering then separate both steering column shrouds and their respective upper and lower components. For servicing the automatic transmission shift levers of the transmission range you must separate the transaxle range automatic transmission shift levers pin and its corresponding lever in addition to removing its clip and weather seal used in steering column openings. First install the transaxle range automatic transmission shift levers clip before placing the steering column opening weather seal onto the transaxle range automatic transmission shift levers. You should install the automatic transmission shift levers along with its pin and repeatedly tap the pin until the head rests on the transmission column shift selector tube while exposing the Tinnerman nut located at the tube's bottom. Install the steering column opening weather seal before adding both upper and lower steering column shrouds back. The last steps include fastening the lower instrument panel cover with screws and reinstalling the ignition switch lock cylinder before securing the key release lever.