Shift Cable: Adjustments

Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
1
WARNING: The hand brake and foot brake MUST BE applied.
Check for correct cable adjustment.
- Move the selector lever from 'P' position, check engagement in each position and return to 'P'.
- Check that the engine will start in 'P' and 'N' positions and that the engine start is inhibited when drive positions are selected.
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.




3 Remove the transmission undershield.
- Remove the 6 bolts.




4 If installed, remove the transmission heat shield.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




5 Adjust the selector cable.
- Using an additional wrench, restrain the clamping bush and loosen the locknut.
- Move the selector lever on the gearbox fully forward and release it. The lever will return to the 'P' position.
- Make sure the selector lever is in the 'P' position.
- Push the cable inner rearward then release it.
- Tighten the locknut to 14 Nm (10 lb.ft).
6
WARNING: The hand brake and foot brake MUST BE applied.
Check for correct cable adjustment.
- Move the selector lever from 'P' position, check engagement in each position and return to 'P'.
- Check that the engine will start in 'P' and 'N' positions and that the engine start is inhibited when drive positions are selected.
7 If installed, install the transmission heat shield.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
8 Install the transmission undershield.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).