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Shift Cable

NOTE: Adjust the shift cable while the transaxle manual control lever and the shift control lever are in the Neutral position only. Failure to do so may cause misadjustment.
  1. Set the parking brake. Block the wheels. Disconnect the shift cables at both ends with the system in Neutral.
  2. NOTE: Do not attempt to separate the metal couplings. Replace both cable pieces if the metal couplings are separated. Both of the cable sections will be damaged if the 2 metal couplings are disconnected.
  3. Push the adjuster up to the adjustment position until the cable housings separate. This releases the adjuster. See Fig 1 . Depress the adjuster clip once.
  4. This mobilizes the adjuster housing toward the transaxle end fitting. Line up the end fittings so they slide together until you feel the parts cam together and lock.
  5. Depress the adjuster clip completely. This locks the cable into its adjusted service position. Pull the conduit in the opposite direction to assure full system adjustment of the shift cable.
  6. The horseshoe clip with the tab is flush when fully engaged. See Fig 2 .
  7. Fully engage the conduit. The horseshoe clip with the tab is not flush when not fully engaged. Install the shift cable retainer and the wiring harness clip or wiring harness strap.
Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable Adjuster (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cable Adjuster (2 Of 2)
G00087693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.