Procedures

INSPECTION
Check the removed cable and replace or adjust if damaged, rusty or malfunctioning.

1) Check the cable for smooth operation.
2) Check the inner cable for damage and rust.
3) Check the outer cable for damage, bends and cracks.
4) Check the boot for damage, cracks and deterioration.
5) Move the select lever from "P" to "D" range. Check the existence of feel to contact the detents in each range. If the detents cannot be felt or the position pointer is improperly aligned, adjust the cable.
6) Check if the starter motor rotates when the select lever is set to "P" range.
7) Check the back-up light illumination when the select lever is in "R" range.
8) Check the parking lock operation when the select lever is in "P" range.

ADJUSTMENT
1) Shift the select lever to "N" range.
2) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
^ SOHC MODEL
^ DOHC turbo model
^ DOHC 3.0 L model
3) Remove the heat shield cover.





4) Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.





5) With the select lever pushed towards the rear of the vehicle, turn the adjustment nut B until it just contacts the connector. Then loosen the nut for 1/2 turn.





6) Set a spanner wrench to adjusting nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the adjusting nut A.





7) After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
8) Install in the reverse order of removal.