GEARSHIFT CABLE
REMOVAL
1. Shift transmission into PARK.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Disengage the gearshift cable (3) eyelet at transmission manual shift lever (2) and pull cable out of the mounting bracket (4).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the floor console (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL) as necessary to access the shift mechanism and cables.
6. If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and remove the shield.
7. Remove the gearshift cable (3) from the shift lever pin.
8. Remove the gearshift cable retainer (4) from the notch in the shifter assembly.
9. From under the hood, remove the shift cable grommet from the dash panel.
10. Remove gearshift cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. From under the hood, route the gearshift cable (3) through the dash panel and toward the shifter assembly.
2. From under the hood, install the grommet to the dash panel.
3. Engage the gearshift cable retainer (4) into the notch in the shifter assembly.
4. Install the gearshift cable (3) onto the shift lever pin.
5. Loosen the cable adjustment nut (2), if necessary.
6. Raise vehicle.
7. Verify that the transmission is in the PARK position by trying to rotate the propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft rotates, move the transmission manual shift lever to the full rearward position and turn the propeller shaft until the PARK system is engaged.
8. Route the gearshift cable (3) through the mounting bracket (4 ).
9. Engage the gearshift cable (3) eyelet onto the transmission manual shift lever (2).
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Verify that the shifter is in the PARK position.
12. Tighten the adjustment nut (2) to 30 N·m (265 in.lbs.).
13. Verify correct shifter operation.
14. If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and install the bolts to hold the shield to the shifter assembly.
15. Install the floor console (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION), lower instrument panel components (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION) and dash panel insulation pad as necessary.
ADJUSTMENTS - GEARSHIFT CABLE
Check adjustment by starting the engine in PARK and NEUTRAL. Adjustment is CORRECT if the engine starts only in these positions. Adjustment is INCORRECT if the engine starts in one but not both positions. If the engine starts in any position other than PARK or NEUTRAL, or if the engine will not start at all, the park/neutral position contact may be faulty.
1. Shift transmission into PARK.
2. Remove floor console as necessary for access to the shift cable adjustment. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
3. Loosen the shift cable adjustment nut (2).
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Unsnap cable eyelet from transmission shift lever.
6. Verify transmission shift lever is in PARK detent by moving lever fully rearward. Last rearward detent is PARK position.
7. Verify positive engagement of transmission park lock by attempting to rotate propeller shaft. Shaft will not rotate when park lock is engaged.
8. Snap cable eyelet onto transmission shift lever.
9. Lower vehicle
10. Tighten the shift cable adjustment nut (2) to 30 N·m (265 in.lbs.).
11. Verify correct operation.
12. Install any floor console components removed for access. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)