Shift Cable: Adjustments

Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment

Adjustment Procedure
1. Ensure that the range selector cable is not restricted.
2. Ensure that the floor shift control is in the PARK position.
3. Raise the vehicle.





4. Disconnect the range selector cable (4) from the range selector lever ball stud (6).
5. Ensure that the range selector lever is in the mechanical PARK position. (Rotate the range selector lever fully clockwise).





6. Release the locking tab (2) and slide the secondary lock cover (1) to the side.





7. Carefully squeeze the locking tabs (1) together to disengage the primary lock.
8. Disengage the primary lock. Spring tension will push the end of the cable past the ball stud.

Important: If the cable end is pushed rearward past the ball stud during the adjustment procedure, it must be released and allowed to come forward of the ball stud. The cable end must then be pushed back just enough to be installed to the ball stud.





9. Push the end of the cable until it is aligned with the ball stud.





10. Install the cable (4) to the ball stud (6).





11. Seat the primary lock (1).





12. Slide the secondary lock (2) over the primary lock.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Check the vehicle for proper operation.