Shift Cable: Service and Repair
REMOVAL / INSTALLATIONWARNING: Make sure lifts, jacks and safety stands are placed properly.
1. Remove the front console.
2. Shift to [N] position, then remove the lock pin from the adjuster.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
4. Remove the clip from the control lever, and loosen the locknut.
5. Remove the shift cable from the control lever, the shift cable bracket, and the clamp.
6. Remove the shift cable bracket bolts and nuts, then remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the shift cable when removing/installing it.
7. Install the shift cable in the reverse order of removal.
8. Check the cable adjustment.
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Make sure lifts, jacks and safety stands are placed properly.
1. Remove the front console.
2. Shift to [N] position, then remove the lock pin from the adjuster.
3. Check that the hole in the adjuster is perfectly aligned with the hole in the shift cable. There are two holes in the adjuster. They are positioned 90° apart to allow cable adjustment in 1/4 turn increments.
4. If the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the locknut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
5. Tighten the locknut to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the lock pin on the adjuster. If you feel the lock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is still out of adjustment and must be readjusted.
7. Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adjuster securely.
8. Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that the shift position indicator follows the automatic transaxle gear position switch.
9. Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all positions. If any gear does not work properly, refer to troubleshooting.
10. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the A/T gear position indicator panel, and verify that the shift lock lever is released.