Shifter A/T: Adjustments

Range Selector Pointer Adjustment

Important: This procedure adjusts the steering column selector PRNDL pointer to the center of the selector shift indicator letter.


* Do not perform this procedure in order to adjust the shift cable. If the cable needs adjustment, refer to Shift Cable Adjustment (Steering Column Shift) Shift Cable Adjustment (Steering Column Shift)Shift Cable Adjustment (Floor And Console Shift) Shift Cable Adjustment (Floor And Console Shift).

* Do not remove the steering wheel in order to perform this procedure. The steering wheel is not shown in the following illustration for this procedure only in order to enhance the illustration clarity.


1. Ensure proper shift cable adjustment. Refer to Shift Cable Adjustment (Steering Column Shift) Shift Cable Adjustment (Steering Column Shift)Shift Cable Adjustment (Floor And Console Shift) Shift Cable Adjustment (Floor And Console Shift).




2. Position the shift selector lever to the N position.
3. Note the position of the PRNDL pointer. If the pointer is not positioned at the center of the N:

1. Loosen the pointer needle retaining screw.
2. Adjust the pointer to the center of the N.
3. Tighten the pointer needle retaining screw.

4. Position the shift selector to the D position and then to the R position.

1. The pointer should point to a portion of the D when in drive.
2. The pointer should point to a portion of the R when in reverse.

5. If the pointer does not point to a portion of the D or the R, perform the following steps:

1. Position the transmission shift lever to mechanical neutral. Refer to Shift Cable Adjustment (Steering Column Shift) Shift Cable Adjustment (Steering Column Shift)Shift Cable Adjustment (Floor And Console Shift) Shift Cable Adjustment (Floor And Console Shift).
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission. Refer to Shift Cable Replacement (Steering Column) Shift Cable Replacement (Steering Column)Shift Cable Replacement (Floor Shift) Shift Cable Replacement (Floor Shift)Shift Cable Replacement (Console Shift) Shift Cable Replacement (Console Shift).
3. Note the position of the PRNDL pointer. If the pointer is not positioned at the center of the N:

1. Loosen the pointer needle retaining screw.
2. Adjust the pointer to the center of the N.
3. Tighten the pointer needle retaining screw.

4. Shift the shift selector to the R, N, and D. Adjust the pointer as necessary.
5. Connect the shift cable to the transmission.

6. Start the engine.
7. Test the shift operation of the transmission.