40TE Automatic Transaxle

40TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

GEAR SHIFT CABLE

REMOVAL
(1) Place transaxle in PARK.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable at left strut tower.
(3) Remove air cleaner assembly.

Fig.201 Gearshift Cable At Transaxle:

(4) Using a pry tool, pry up on cable (2) (Fig. 201) at manual valve lever (4) and remove cable from lever.
(5) Remove the screw (1) from the cable bracket at the transaxle.

Fig.202 Gearshift Knob:

(6) Remove the gearshift knob set screw (2) (Fig. 202) and knob (1).

Fig.203 Gearshift Bezel:

(7) Remove gearshift bezel (2) (Fig. 203). Disconnect range indicator lamp connector (3).

Fig.204 Center Console Assembly:

(8) Remove center console assembly (1) (Fig. 204).

Fig.205 Shift Cable Adjust Lever Nut-Typical:

(9) Loosen nut on shift cable adjust lever (Fig. 205).

Fig.206 Gearshift Cable At Floor Shifter:

(10) Using a flat blade pry tool, remove the shifter cable core end from the shift lever pin (Fig. 206).
(11) Using a flat blade pry tool, pry the cable conduit clip up from the shifter bracket. Pull up on the cable conduit and remove from bracket (Fig. 206).
(12) Raise vehicle on hoist.

Fig.207 Gearshift Cable Routing:

(13) Remove the cable grommet (3) from the floor pan area (Fig. 207).
(14) Carefully remove the cable (1) from the underbody by unfolding the cable retainer clip (2) as you go along.

INSTALLATION

Fig.208 Gearshift Cable Routing:

(1) Install cable assembly. into floor pan tunnel hole and secure grommet (3) (Fig. 208). If necessary, use a synthetic based lubricant to aid in grommet installation.
(2) Position cable into retainer (2) clip and tighten clip to secure cable. Route cable (1) up towards transaxle shift lever.
(3) Lower vehicle.

Fig.209 Gearshift Cable At Transaxle:

(4) Install cable (2) (Fig. 209) to transaxle (3) and tighten screw (1) to 14 Nm (125 inch lbs.).
(5) Install cable to transaxle shift lever (4).

Fig.210 Gearshift Cable At Floor Shifter:

(6) Connect cable (2) (Fig. 210) to shifter conduit bracket (3) and shift pin (4). Install cable retaining clip (1).

Fig.211 Shift Cable Adjust Lever Nut-Typical:

(7) Verify transaxle shift lever and floor shifter lever are in the PARK position. (Fig. 211)
(8) Tighten cable adjuster nut to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).

Fig.212 Center Console Assembly:

(9) Install center console assembly (1) (Fig. 212).

Fig.213 Gearshift Bezel:

(10) Install gearshift bezel (2) (Fig. 213).

Fig.214 Gearshift Knob:

(11) Install gearshift knob (1) (Fig. 214) and tighten set screw (2) to 2 Nm (20 inch lbs.).
(12) Verify proper cable adjustment. Engine starter should only engage in PARK and NEUTRAL gear shifter positions.