Shift Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

INSPECTION
- Check the select cable for function and for damage.
- Check the shift cable for function and for damage.
- Check the boot for damage.
- Check each bushing for wear or abrasion, sticking, impeded action, and damage.
- Check the spring for deteriorated strength.





SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION

17. INSTALLATION OF SELECT CABLE
(1) Move the transaxle shift lever to the neutral position.

NOTE: The select lever will be set to the neutral position when the transaxle shift lever is moved to the neutral position.





(2) Move lever (B) to the neutral position.





(3) Adjust, by using the adjuster, so that the end of the select cable is positioned as shown in the illustration relative to lever (B).





(4) The flange side of the resin bushing at the select cable end should be at the lever (B) end surface.





16. INSTALLATION OF SHIFT CABLE
(1) With the select lever in neutral, move the transaxle shift lever (in the direction shown in the illustration) to set it to 4th gear.

NOTE: If the shift lever does not move easily, depress and hold the clutch pedal.





(2) Move the shift lever (at the vehicle interior side) downward, in the direction (4th gear position) shown in the illustration until it contacts the stopper.





(3) Adjust, by using the adjuster, so that the end of the shift cable is positioned as shown in the illustration relative to the shift lever (interior side).





(4) The flange side of the resin bushing at the shift cable end should be at the split pin side.





(5) Adjust the length of the shift cable, by using the adjuster, so that the clearance (A) and (B) between the shift lever and the two stoppers are equal when the shift lever is shifted to 3rd gear and 4th gear.

(6) Move the shift lever to each position and check that the shifting is smooth.