Shift Cable: Adjustments

1. Pull shifter boot down and away from shifter knob.

Fig. 157:

2. Push down on knob and rotate clockwise to remove (Fig. 157).

Fig. 158:

3. Remove the center console assembly as shown in (Fig. 158).

Fig. 159:

4. Separate shifter boot from shifter assembly (Fig. 159). Boot is retained to shifter by three pushpin retainers.

Fig. 160:

5. Loosen crossover adjustment screw at shifter assembly (Fig. 160).

Fig. 161:

6. Pin transaxle crossover lever in 3-4 neutral position using a 1/4 inch drill bit. Align hole in crossover lever with the hole in the boss on the transaxle case (Fig. 161). Be sure drill bit goes into transaxle case at least one-half inch.
7. The shifter is spring-loaded and self-centering. Allow shifter to rest in its neutral position. Torque adjustment screw to 8 Nm (70 inch lbs.). Care must be taken to avoid moving the shift mechanism off-center during screw tightening.
8. Remove drill bit from transaxle case and perform functional check by shifting transaxle into all gears.
9. Install boot to the shifter assembly (Fig. 159). Fasten boot with the three retainers.
10. Install center console assembly (Fig. 158). Verify that boot is not pinched at console opening before tightening.

Fig. 162:

11. Install knob to shifter lever, align knob to three o'clock position, push knob down to engage spring and rotate counter clockwise (Fig. 162).
12. Return shifter boot to its original position (seated around knob lip).