Shifter A/T: Adjustments

U760E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: SHIFT LEVER: ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

(a) When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.

(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward after moving the shift lever to D and moves in reverse after moving the shift lever to R. If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION

(a) Remove the console box assembly Removal.

(b) Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.

(c) Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable from the shift lever.





(d) Pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable.





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NOTICE:
Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.

(e) Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 270° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.

NOTICE:
Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.

(f) Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to pull out the lock piece.





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(g) Turn the nut of the transmission control cable approximately 270° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, securely push the stopper in all the way.





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(h) Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.





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HINT
If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper again.

(i) Connect the end of the cable to the shift lever assembly.





NOTICE:
* Check that the lock piece is pulled up.
* Push on the end of the cable all the way to the base of the pin.

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(j) Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.





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NOTICE:
Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.

(k) After adjusting the shift lever position, check the operation and function of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the position again.

(l) Install the console box Installation.