Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

GEAR SELECTOR MECHANISM, COMPONENTS
Before disassembling the gear selector mechanism:
- For work on the selector lever housing, the shift lock solenoid or the lock cable, first remove the center console refer to Body and Frame.
- If the lock cable is to be replaced, the steering wheel and instrument cluster must also be removed, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
- To disassemble the gear selector mechanism, the heat shield must be removed and the complete mechanism removed from below.

WARNING:
^ Always move selector lever into "P" position and apply parking brake before carrying out work while the engine is running.
^ Do not re-use fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use.
^ Some fasteners are designed to be used only once, and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This includes, butts not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and coffer pins. Always follow recommendations in this manual-replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.

1. Ignition/starter switch
2. Trim cover
3. Lock cable
- Must not be kinked or bent
- Center console, steering wheel and instrument cluster must be removed to remove or install
- Removing and installing, refer to Ignition Lock Cable replacement, see Starting and Charging.
- Adjusting, refer to Ignition Lock Cable adjustment, see Starting and Charging
4. Clip
- Securing, refer to Ignition Lock Cable adjustment, see Starting and Charging.
5. Bolt
- Tighten to: 9 Nm (80 inch lbs)
6. Transmission Range (TR) program switch
- Not applicable for vehicles with Dynamic Shift Program (DSP)
7. Selector lever handle
8. Screw
- Tighten to: 9 Nm (80 inch lbs)
9. Washer
10. Selector lever housing
- Boot and detent spring are integral part of housing
- Removing: first disconnect lock cable from selector housing
- Install after adjusting shift lock solenoid
- Install with "P" facing toward front of vehicle
- Adjusting, refer to Shift Lever Housing. Adjustments
11. Selector lever
- With clevis for locking lever in "P" and "N" positions
- With detent to unlock ignition key by means of lock cable with selector lever in "P" position
- Checking clearance between selector lever and shift lock solenoid. Testing and Inspection
12. Guide pin
- Tighten to: 22 Nm (16 ft lb)
- Install after inserting spring (illustration No. 15)
13. Bushing
- For spring
14. Spring
15. Spring
- Place into selector lever before installing guide pin (illustration No. 12)
16. Bushing
17. Circlip Install after inserting selector lever (illustration No. 22)
18. Washer
19. Selector mechanism housing
- Use suitable sealant, between housing and body
20. Bushing
21. Collar
22. Shift lever
23. Nut
- Tighten to: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
24. Washer
25. Collar
26. Bushing
- Insert in selector lever (illustration No. 22)
27. Collar
28. Washer
29. Clamping sleeve
30. Locking pin
31. Spring clip
32. Boot
- Replace if damaged
- Be sure to install in correct position

CAUTION:
^ The boot for the selector lever cable must be installed correctly or moisture can penetrate into the cable.
^ Check the boot for damage and replace if necessary.

33. Selector lever cable bracket
- Install with angled end toward shift mechanism
34. Bolt
- Tighten to: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
35. Bracket
- Remove before lifting out selector lever cable
- Always replace if bent
36. Selector lever cable with guide and bushing
- Install bracket mounting screws with suitable locking fluid.
- Tighten selector lever cable at bracket to: 12 Nm (9 ft lb)
- Make sure that guide tube is seated correctly
- Do not bend or kink cable
- Lightly grease ball socket before installing
- Adjusting:
Move selector lever to "P" position
Loosen nut on selector lever cable clamp
Move operating lever on transmission to "P" position (against rear stop)
In position against rear stop, with cable free of tension, tighten clamping pin nut (illustration No. 23) to: 20 Nm (15 ft lbs)
37. Transmission support With bracket for selector lever cable
38. Bolt
- Tighten to: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
39. Bolt
- Tighten to: 10 Nm (84 inch lbs)
40. Washer
41. Shift lock solenoid
- Press solenoid with detent against mechanism housing in axial direction, then tighten down solenoid screws
- After installing shift mechanism, switch ignition on. The solenoid locks the selector lever into "P" and "N" positions. Lever can be moved from these positions when brake pedal is depressed
- Check gap between selector lever and solenoid, refer to Shift Interlock Solenoid. Testing and Inspection
- Checking, refer to Powertrain Management.
42. Washer
43. Bolt
- Tighten to: 9 Nm (84 inch lbs)