41TE Automatic Transaxle

41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

GEARSHIFT CABLE

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

Fig.198 Gearshift Cable At Transaxle:

(4) Using a pry tool, pry up on cable (2) (Fig. 198) at manual valve lever (4) and remove cable from lever.
(5) Remove the screw (1) from the cable bracket at the transaxle.

Fig.199 Gearshift Knob:

(6) Remove the gearshift knob set screw (2) (Fig. 199) and knob (1).

Fig.200 Gearshift Bezel:

(7) Remove gearshift bezel (2) (Fig. 200). Disconnect range indicator lamp connector (3).
(8) Remove center console assembly (1) (Fig. 201).

Fig.201 Center Console Assembly:

(9) Loosen nut on shift cable adjust lever (Fig. 202).

Fig.202 Shift Cable Adjust Level Nut-Typical:

(10) Using a flat blade pry tool, remove the shifter cable core end from the shift lever pin (Fig. 203).

Fig.203 Gearshift Cable At Floor Shifter:

(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. 203).
(12) Raise vehicle on hoist.

Fig.204 Gearshift Cable Routing:

(13) Remove the cable grommet (3) from the floor pan area (Fig. 204).
(14) Carefully remove the cable (1) from the underbody by unfolding the cable retainer clip (2) as you go along.

INSTALLATION

Fig.205 Gearshift Cable Routing:

(1) Install cable assembly. into floor pan tunnel hole and secure grommet (3) (Fig. 205). 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.206 Gearshift Cable At Transaxle:

(4) Install cable (2) (Fig. 206) to transaxle (3) and tighten screw (1) to 14 Nm (125 inch lbs.).
(5) Install cable to transaxle shift lever (4).

Fig.207 Gearshift Cable At Floor Shifter:

(6) Connect cable (2) (Fig. 207) to shifter conduit bracket (3) and shift pin (4). Install cable retaining clip (1).

Fig.208 Shift Cable Adjust Lever-Typical:

(7) Verify transaxle shift lever and floor shifter lever are in the PARK position. (Fig. 208)
(8) Tighten cable adjuster nut to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).

Fig.209 Center Console Assembly:

(9) Install center console assembly (1) (Fig. 209).

Fig.210 Gearshift Bezel:

(10) Install gearshift bezel (2) (Fig. 210).

Fig.211 Gearshift Knob:

(11) Install gearshift knob (1) (Fig. 211) 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.