Shift Linkage: Service and Repair
SHIFT LEVERCOMPONENTS (1):
COMPONENTS (2):
REMOVAL
1. Remove the shift lever knob (A).
2. Remove the center console cover (A).
3. Remove the center console.
4. Remove the control cable assembly (B) by removing the clamp (A).
5. Disconnect the interlock switch connector (A).
6. Remove the shift lever assembly (A).
7. Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).
NOTE: In case, remove the crush pad and cowl cross bar.
8. Remove the control cable assembly from the transaxle.
9. Remove the control cable assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the control cable assembly to transaxle.
2. Install the retainer (A) and nuts (B).
TORQUE: 12-15 Nm (1.2-1.5 kgf.m, 8.7-10.8 lb-ft)
NOTE: In case, install the crush pad and cowl cross bar.
3. Install the shift lever assembly (A).
TORQUE: 9-14 Nm (0.9-1.4 kgf.m, 8.7-10.8 lb-ft)
4. Connect the interlock switch connector (A).
5. Install the control cable assembly (B) by installing the clamp (A).
6. Install the center console.
7. Install the center console cover (A).
8. Install the shift lever knob (A).
ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting method for the control cable
1. Set room side lever and T/M side lever (A) to "N" position.
2. Connect the room side lever and shift cable.
3. Connect the T/M side lever (A) to cable (B) in this following order;
1. Push the cable (B) lightly to "F" direction shown to eliminate FREE PLAY of the cable (B).
2. Tighten the adjusting nut (C).
4. After adjusting the cable (B) according to procedure no. 2-3, check to be sure that this part operates surely at each range of T/M side corresponding to each position of room lever.