Shifter A/T: Adjustments

U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY: ADJUSTMENT

FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY: ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When the shift lever is moved from the P to R position with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into the position.
(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION





(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.





(b) Turn the control shaft lever counterclockwise until it stops.
(c) Turn the control shift lever clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.
(d) Move the shift lever to the N position and install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut while pushing the end of the control cable up.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
- The shift lever cannot be moved if the end of the control cable is pushed up to fan.
- Tighten the nut while the control cable is properly stretched.

(e) After adjustment, check that the shift lever moves smoothly and the shift lever and gear operate correctly.