OEM Lincoln MKX Shift Cable

Lincoln MKX Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Cable Assembly
  7T4Z-7E395-A
  Q: How to Service and Repair the Shift Cable on Lincoln MKX?

  A: The first step for fixing the selector lever cable begins by detaching the mass air flow (MAF) sensor connector and air cleaner wiring fastener before removing the brake booster vacuum hose and the engine breather from their air cleaner assembly locations. First detach the air cleaner assembly bracket bolt before planning the air cleaner outlet pipe clamp near the Throttle Body to remove the air cleaner assembly with its outlet pipe. Current the selector lever cable end free from the manual control lever by removing its two attachment tabs which disconnects it from the bracket allowing placement on the side. The required tool needs to be used when removing trim rings on MKX models. First pull up the armrest followed by removing the center console trim cover using an appropriate tool to find two fasteners that need removal before putting the power outlet trim cover to the side. Start by disconnecting the selector lever cable end from the selector lever and removing the cable from its housing through the release of two tabs. After that remove the center console side cover. You should remove the two nuts from the grommet before guiding the selector lever cable through the floor to extract it from the passenger compartment. The selector lever cable needs installation along with grommet tightening of two nuts to a torque value of 10 Nm (89 lb-in) for center console side cover replacement. Lock the selector lever cable locking tabs and attach its end to the ball stud while pressing the cable firmly into the bracket until the cable clicks. Press down on the cable while checking if it remains locked before installing the cable inside the selector lever housing. Move the selector lever into REVERSE position while installing the cable end onto it before changing the position to DRIVE. Insert the center console trim cover after reinstalling the power outlet trim cover with its two fasteners. Vehicle models designated as MKX require you to install the selector lever trim ring as part of the installation process. First position the selector lever cable bracket after which you should install three bolts at 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque setting before locating the selector lever cable in the bracket. The manual control lever needs to be in DRIVE mode to start rotating it clockwise until it stops before moving it counterclockwise by one detent. Unclip the adjuster by pulling the latch open then pushing the lock tab to unlock the housing before you join the selector lever cable end with the manual control lever. First lock the adjuster by pushing its release tab back which will allow connecting the selector lever cable to the manual control lever before placing the air cleaner assembly into position and securing it with a bolt tightened to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft). The air cleaner outlet pipe needs a 5 Nm (44 lb-in) clamp before reconnecting engine breather and brake booster vacuum hoses to the air cleaner assembly and finally connecting the MAF sensor electrical connector and securing its electrical harness fastener. Check that the vehicle starts and operates in PARK and NEUTRAL modes before the reverse lamps automatically activate when shifting to REVERSE.