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Shift Control Cable: 3.5RL

  1. Remove center console and place gear shift selector in Neutral. Remove selector lever cable bracket from link adjuster. See Figure . Insert a .16" (4.0 mm) pin into shift lever bracket through "N" position shift lever cutout. See Fig 1 .
  2. Ensure transmission control lever is in Neutral. Turn ignition on and verify "N" indicator light on instrument cluster is illuminated. Align hole in adjuster with hole in shift cable. See Figure .
  3. Two holes in end of shift cable are positioned at 90 degrees to allow cable adjustments in 1/4 turn increments. Loosen lock nut on shift cable, and adjust if necessary. Tighten lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install selector lever cable bracket.
  4. When installed, selector lever cable bracket should not bind. If selector lever cable bracket binds, cable is still out of adjustment. Repeat adjustment procedure. Start engine, and check shift lever selection of all gears.
Fig 1: Indexing Selector Lever Position
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