Shift Cable: Service and Repair
GEARSHIFT CABLE1. The floor shifter lever and gate positions should be in alignment with all transmission PARK, NEUTRAL, and gear detent positions.
2. Engine starts must be possible with floor shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL gate positions only. Engine starts must not be possible in any other gear position.
3. With floor shift lever handle push-button not depressed and lever in:
a. PARK position - Apply forward force on center of handle and remove pressure. Engine starts must be possible.
b. PARK position - Apply rearward force on center of handle and remove pressure. Engine starts must be possible.
c. NEUTRAL position - Normal position. Engine starts must be possible.
d. NEUTRAL position - Engine running and brakes applied, apply forward force on center of shift handle. Transmission shall not be able to shift from NEUTRAL to REVERSE.
REMOVAL
1. Shift transmission into PARK.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Disengage the gearshift cable (3) eyelet at transmission manual shift lever (2) and pull cable out of the mounting bracket (4).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the floor console as necessary to access the shift mechanism and cables.
6. If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and remove the shield.
7. Remove the gearshift cable (3) from the shift lever pin.
8. Remove the gearshift cable retainer (4) from the notch in the shifter assembly.
9. From under the hood, remove the shift cable grommet from the dash panel.
10. Remove gearshift cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. From under the hood, route the gearshift cable (3) through the dash panel and toward the shifter assembly.
2. From under the hood, install the grommet to the dash panel.
3. Engage the gearshift cable retainer (4) into the notch in the shifter assembly.
4. Install the gearshift cable (3) onto the shift lever pin.
5. Loosen the cable adjustment nut (2), if necessary.
6. Raise vehicle.
7. Verify that the transmission is in the PARK position by trying to rotate the propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft rotates, move the transmission manual shift lever to the full rearward position and turn the propeller shaft until the PARK system is engaged.
8. Route the gearshift cable (3) through the mounting bracket (4 ).
9. Engage the gearshift cable (3) eyelet onto the transmission manual shift lever (2).
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Verify that the shifter is in the PARK position.
12. Tighten the adjustment nut (2) to 30 Nm (265 inch lbs.).
13. Verify correct shifter operation.
14. If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and install the bolts to hold the shield to the shifter assembly
15. Install the floor console, lower instrument panel components and dash panel insulation pad as necessary.