Procedures
TRANSAXLE CONTROL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING: Be careful not to subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks during remove/ and installation of the shift cable and select cable assembly.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP/SELECT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE)/GEAR SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE) INSTALLATION
Push up the claws of the gearshift link clip using a screwdriver, etc., and then remove the gearshift link clip from the bracket together with the cables.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< GEARSHIFT CABLE AND SELECT CABLE ASSEMBLY/GEARSHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE)/SELECT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE)/GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP
1. Set the transaxle side shift lever and the passenger compartment side shift lever to the neutral position.
2. Install the painted part of the shift cable end (transaxle side) and painted part of the select cable (transmission side) facing the snap pin.
CAUTION: Insert thoroughly the gearshift link clip, shift cable and select cable until they click in place.
3. After installing the new gearshift link clip to the cable bracket of the transaxle, install the shift cable and select cable to the cable bracket.
NOTE: The clip is reversible.
4. Move the shift lever through all positions and check that the operation is smooth.
>>B<< SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (SHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION
1. Make sure that there is no excessive play at the shift cable end gearshift cable clip. If there is excessive play or the gearshift cable clip is disengaged from the shift cable end, check the clip opening gap. If the gap is more than 9.5 mm (0.37 inch), squeeze the gearshift cable clip until the relaxed gap reaches 5 to 8 mm (0.20 to 0.31 inch).
2. Engage the gearshift cable clip with the shift cable hook securely, and push the gearshift cable clip with your thumbs until it clicks in place.
3. Install the shift cable to the shift lever.