Gearshift Cable
- On column shift applications, go to next step. On floor shift applications, go to step 6 .
- On column shift applications, apply parking brake. Remove upper steering column cover. Note location of gearshift cable and gearshift cable adjuster lock on steering column. See Fig 1 . Using screwdriver, rotate gearshift cable adjuster lock to unlock position.
- Ensure manual control lever on transaxle is rotated fully rearward to Park, and parking sprag is fully engaged. Manual control lever is lever at transaxle on which gearshift cable is installed.
- Verify transaxle is in Park and parking sprag is fully engaged by slightly moving vehicle backward and forward. Tilt steering column to fully downward position. Place gearshift lever in Park. Ensure ignition key is removed from ignition switch.
- Adjust gearshift cable by rotating gearshift cable adjuster lock into locked position. Reinstall upper steering column cover. Ensure gearshift lever operates smoothly without binding, and engine starts only with transaxle in Park or Neutral. If engine starts with transaxle in any other ranges except Park and Neutral, or binding exists, readjust gearshift cable.
- On floor shift applications, apply parking brake. Place gearshift lever in "N" position. Loosen set screw and remove gearshift lever knob. Remove ashtray located on center console bezel, below radio. Center console bezel fits around gearshift lever and on top of center console.
- Remove center console bezel-to-center console screw located below ashtray area, on center console bezel. Disengage clips holding each rear corner of center console bezel on center console. Remove center console bezel.
- Loosen gearshift cable adjuster nut at gearshift cable adjuster. See Fig 2 . Ensure manual control lever on transaxle is rotated fully rearward to Park, and parking sprag is fully engaged. Manual control lever is lever at transaxle on which gearshift cable is installed.
- Verify transaxle is in Park and parking sprag is fully engaged by slightly moving vehicle backward and forward. Place gearshift lever in "P" position. Ensure ignition key is removed from ignition switch. Tighten gearshift cable adjuster nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Reinstall center console bezel and gearshift lever knob. Ensure gearshift lever operates smoothly without binding and engine starts only with transaxle in Park or Neutral. If engine starts with transaxle in any other ranges except Park and Neutral, or binding exists, readjust gearshift cable.
CAUTION:
Parking sprag must be fully engaged before adjusting gearshift cable.
CAUTION:
Parking sprag must be fully engaged before adjusting gearshift cable.