A/T - Shift Cable Detachment Repair

Model Optima[MG]

Group Automatic Transaxle(52)

Number KT2007082001

Date Monday, August 20, 2007

Area N. America

Subject
Optima (MG) Shift Cable Detachment

- Description

In some 2006.5 - 2007 MY Optima's built between 12/09/05 and 4/10/07, Customers may experience a condition in which it is impossible to select or engage drive gears. If so, the shift cable may have been installed incorrectly, which over time could cause the cable end to detach from the shifter assembly's dowel pin.

The cable end is designed to be installed on the dowel pin with the serrated portion of the cable end in the "UP" position. See photo below. If cable is disconnected and the serrated portion of the cable end is pointing down, the cable end will have to be rotated 180 degrees before re-installing. Follow repair procedure below. Note: vehicles build after 4/10/07 are equipped with a feature on cable and shifter assembly that prevent incorrect installation.

Repair Procedure:

1. Remove center console

2. Inspect cable end and bushing for damage or abnormal wear. Replace cable assembly only if necessary; otherwise proceed with cable end re-installation.

3. Position cable end so that serrated portion is "up". Do not twist or "wind up" cable. To rotate cable end, first disconnect the cable from the gear selector linkage on the transmission.

4. Reinstall cable onto dowel, reconnect other end to transmission linkage and verify adjustment and function.

5. Reinstall center console.