Gear Shift Cable - Column: Installation
- Make sure transaxle shift lever is in "park." This is the most rearward position. Verify park sprag is fully engaged by rotating either a tire or an axle shaft.
- Position cable in vehicle and connect cable end to the transaxle shift lever. See Fig 1.
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- Verify that the washer is still in place on the cable mounting stud. See Fig 1. Install cable to transaxle and tighten nut to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
- Rotate fill tube to original location. Install and tighten fill tube bracket bolt.
- Install cable "push pin" into bracket as shown in Figure.
- Route transaxle shift cable through hole in dash panel. See Fig 1 and Fig 2
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- Lubricate cable grommet with a synthetic lubricant (or equivalent) and secure to hole. Verify that it is seated by pulling outward on cable.
- Install cable into throttle/gearshift cable bracket. See Figure.
- Inside the vehicle, route the gearshift between the left a/c duct and the left lower heat duct and up to the steering column. See Fig 2.
- Tilt steering column all the way up and make sure shift lever is still in "park."
- Connect transaxle shift cable to shift cable conduit bracket and secure with new clip. See Figure.
- Attach shift cable to attaching stud (pin) by snapping into place. See Figure.
- Move the steering column to full tilt downward. Put the column shifter in park with key removed.
- Adjust cable by rotating the adjuster into lock position. See Fig 3. The adjuster will click when lock is fully adjusted.
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- Reinstall upper and lower steering column shrouds. See Figure and Figure
. Then install underpanel silencer/duct.
- Check shifter for proper operation. It should operate smoothly without binding. The engine starter should crank in park or Neutral positions only.