Shift Cable: Adjustments

GEARSHIFT CABLE
Normal operation of the [1][2]Park/Neutral Position Switch provides a quick check to confirm proper linkage adjustment.
Move the selector level slowly forward until it clicks into the PARK (P) position. The starter should operate.
After checking the (P) position, move selector slowly toward the NEUTRAL (N) position until lever drops in the (N) position. If the starter will operate also at this point, the gearshift linkage is properly adjusted. If the starter fails to operate in either position, linkage adjustment is required.

ADJUSTMENT
1. Set parking brake.
2. Remove floor console.
3. Place gearshift lever in the (PARK) (P) position.

Fig. 196:

4. Push down on the tab and unsnap the collar at the shifter cable to allow the cable to be adjusted (Fig. 196).
5. Move the gearshift lever on the transaxle to the PARK position.
6. Verify the shift lever and transaxle are in the PARK position. Rotate collar on the shift cable adjuster end up until it seats against the plastic housing. NOTE: If the collar will not rotate to the fully detented lock position, rotate the collar back to its initial unlocked position. Position the ATX in the gated PARK position. Apply a slight load to the shift lever, fore or aft in vehicle, while simultaneously rotating the collar upward to the LOCK position. The collar must seat against the plastic housing to achieve the required detented lock position. The gearshift linkage should now be properly adjusted.
Check adjustment as follows:
7. Detent position for NEUTRAL and DRIVE should be within limits of hand lever gate stops.
8. Key start must occur only when the shift lever is in PARK or NEUTRAL positions.