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Column Shift

  1. Place selector lever in "DRIVE" position against "DRIVE" stop and apply downward force on end of selector lever to keep lever against "DRIVE" stop during adjustment.
  2. Loosen retaining nut at slotted end of lower rod and place manual lever into drive position (second detent from full counterclockwise position).
  3. Tighten nut and check transmission operation in all selector lever detent positions.
Fig 1: Column Shift Linkage Adjustment (Fairmont & Zephyr with C-3 and C-5)
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