CABLE-GEARSHIFT
REMOVAL
1. Shift transmission into PARK.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove the shift cable eyelet from the transmission manual shift lever .
4. Remove shift cable from the cable support bracket.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Remove necessary console parts for access to shift lever assembly and shift cable. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
7. Disconnect cable at shift lever and shifter assembly bracket .
8. Remove the nuts holding the shift cable seal plate to the floor pan .
9. Pull cable through floor panel opening.
10. Remove shift cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Route cable through hole in floor pan.
2. Install seal plate to studs in floor pan .
3. Install nuts to hold seal plate to floor pan. Tighten nuts to 7 N·m (65 in.lbs.).
4. Install the shift cable to the shifter assembly bracket . Push cable into the bracket until secure.
5. Place the floor shifter lever in PARK position.
6. Loosen the adjustment screw on the shift cable.
7. Snap the shift cable onto the shift lever pin.
8. Raise the vehicle.
9. Install the shift cable to the shift cable support bracket .
10. Shift the transmission into PARK. PARK is the rearmost detent position on the transmission manual shift lever.
11. Snap the shift cable onto the transmission manual shift lever.
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Verify that the shift lever is in the PARK position.
14. Tighten the adjustment screw to 7 N·m (65 in.lbs.).
15. Verify correct shifter operation.
16. Install any console parts removed for access to shift lever assembly and shift cable. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)
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 TRS may be faulty.
Gearshift Adjustment Procedure
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 screw .
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 screw to 7 N·m (65 in.lbs.).
11. Verify correct operation.
12. Install any floor console components removed for access. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)