Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Selector Lever Cable





Special Tool(s)

Removal

NOTE: LH drive shown; RH drive similar.





1. Remove the upper steering column shroud.





2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the lower steering column shroud.





3. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the steering column bracket.
1 Disconnect the gearshift cable from the gearshift lever.
2 Disconnect the gearshift cable from the steering column bracket.





4. Remove the gearshift cable nuts.





5. Detach the gearshift cable from the transaxle shifter lever.





6. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the bracket by depressing the locking tabs at the bracket.





7. Remove the gearshift cable.

Installation

NOTE: LH drive shown; RH drive similar.





1. Install the gearshift cable.





2. Install the gearshift cable in the bracket.





3. Connect the gearshift cable to the transaxle shifter lever.





4. Install the gearshift cable nuts.





5. Connect the gearshift cable to the gearshift lever.
1 Attach the gearshift cable to the steering column bracket.
2 Connect the gearshift cable to the gearshift lever.





6. Position a 0.6 mm (0.023 inch) feeler gauge between the gearshift lever selector and the gearshift lever detent.
7. Place the gearshift lever in the DRIVE position and hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight from the gearshift lever.





8. Loosen the gearshift cable adjuster to adjust the cable then tighten.





9. Install the lower steering column shroud.
1 Position the lower steering column shroud.
2 Install the screws.





10. Install the upper steering column shroud.