Ford Transit 2002 Owner's Manual page 1195

NOTE: 3rd gear is engaged when the lever
7.
elbow is parallel to the linkage base plate as
shown.
Shift the transaxle into 3rd gear.
NOTE: The selector cable is colored black.
8.
Attach the selector cable to the selector lever.
9. Adjust the selector cable.
Press the locking tab.
10. Shift the transaxle into neutral.
11. NOTE: The gearshift cable is colored white.
Attach the gearshift cable to the gearshift
linkage.
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