Shift Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INSPECTION
- Check the select cable for function and for damage.
- Check the shift cable for function and for damage.
- Check the boot for damage.
- Check each bushing for wear or abrasion, sticking, impeded action, and damage.
- Check the spring for deteriorated strength.

SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION

7. INSTALLATION OF SELECT CABLE




1. Place the transaxle side shift lever in the neutral position.

NOTE: It the transaxle side shift lever is put into the neutral position, the transaxle side select lever is set in neutral position.




2. Keep the passenger compartment side select lever in the neutral position.




3. Use the adjuster to bring the select cable end to the illustrated position with respect to the passenger compartment side select lever.
4. Install the select cable to the passenger compartment side select lever.

6. INSTALLATION OF SHIFT CABLE




1. With the transaxle side select lever kept in the neutral position, move the transaxle side shift lever in the direction shown in the illustration to set it in the 4th gear.

NOTE: If the shift lever does not move smoothly, depress the clutch pedal while moving the lever.




2. Tilt the passenger compartment side shift lever in the direction shown in the illustration (4th gear) until the lever comes in contact with the stopper.




3. Use the adjuster to bring the shift cable end to the illustrated position with respect to the passenger compartment side shift lever.
4. Install the shift cable to the passenger compartment side shift lever.




5. Use the adjuster to adjust the length of the shift cable so that when the shift lever is put in the 3rd and 4th gears, clearance (A) and (B) between the shift lever and the respective stoppers are equal.
6. Put the shift lever in each position to make sure that the lever moves smoothly.