Shift Cable: Service and Repair

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL






REMOVAL
1. Remove the console box assembly.
2. Remove the knob installation screws.





3. Disconnect the overdrive switch connector, remove the 3 connector pins from connector with small driver, and then remove selector knob assembly.
4. Disconnect the position indicator light connector.





5. Remove the shift lever indicator assembly.





6. Remove self lock pin from the link.





7. Remove the clip from the shift lever side.





8. Remove the bolt-washer assembly located on dash panel.
9. Remove the clip from the transaxle side.





10. Remove the transaxle control cable assembly.

INSPECTION
1. Check the control cable for function and damage.
2. Check the bushing for wear or damage.
3. Check the spring for damage or deterioration.
4. Check the overdrive switch for continuity.





INSTALLATION





1. Apply a coating of the specified grease to the interior of the bushing.
Specified grease: Chassis grease SAE J310, NLGI No. 0





2. Move the shift lever and the transaxle range switch to the N position, and install the control cable.





3. When connecting the control cable to the transaxle mounting bracket, install the clip until it contacts the control cable.





4. Install the bolt-washer assembly and nut.





5. Install the clip pin and self look pin. (shift lever side).
6. Connect the position indicator light connector, the O/D switch connector, the parking position switch connector, normal/economy select switch connector and the shift lock solenoid connector.





7. Install the shift lever indicator assembly.





8. Apply the specified grease at the place shown in the figure.
Specified grease: Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No. 2.





9. Place the shift lever in the N position, and then turn the cam adjusting so that the clearance between the cam adjusting and the lever assembly end in within the standard value.
Standard value (A): 15.2 - 15.9 mm (0.598 - 0.625 inch)

NOTE: Be sure to face B of the adjusting cam to the push button (driver's side).

10. Insert the O/D switch wiring to the shift lever cover, and then assemble the pin into the O/D switch connector.
11. Install the selector knob assembly

NOTE: When replacing with a new one, remove the new 3 connector pins first.





12. Install the console box.

ADJUSTMENT OF CONTROL CABLE
1. Eliminate slack , from the control cable with the adjusting flange nut and check that the select lever operates smoothly.





2. Driving the car, check that the transaxle is set in the proper range when the select lever is shifted to each position.