Gearshift Cable: Installation

Fig 1: Gearshift Cable Routing

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1 - CABLE

2 - RETAINER CLIP

3 - GROMMET

Install cable assy. into floor pan tunnel hole and secure grommet (3). See Fig 1. If necessary, use a synthetic based lubricant to aid in grommet installation.
Position cable into retainer (2) clip and tighten clip to secure cable. Route cable (1) up towards transaxle shift lever.

Lower vehicle.

Fig 2: Gearshift Cable at Transaxle

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1 - SCREW

2 - CABLE

3 - TRANSAXLE

4 - SHIFT LEVER

Install cable (2) to transaxle (3) and tighten screw (1) to 14 N.m (125 in. lbs.). See Fig 2.

Install cable to transaxle shift lever (4).

Fig 3: Gearshift Cable at Floor Shifter

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1 - CLIP

2 - CABLE

3 - CONDUIT BRACKET

4 - SHIFT PIN

Connect cable (2) to shifter conduit bracket (3) and shift pin (4). Install cable retaining clip (1). See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Shift Cable Adjust Lever Nut-Typical
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1 - ACCESS HOLE
Verify transaxle shift lever and floor shifter lever are in the PARK position. See Fig 4

Tighten cable adjuster nut to 23 N.m (200 in. lbs.).

Fig 5: Center Console Assembly

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1 - CENTER CONSOLE

2 - SCREW

3 - PARK BRAKE HANDLE

Install center console assembly (1). See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Gearshift Bezel

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1 - CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY

2 - GEARSHIFT BEZEL

3 - LAMP CONNECTOR

Install gearshift bezel (2). See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Gearshift Knob

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1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB

2 - SET SCREW

3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM

Install gearshift knob (1) and tighten set screw (2) to 2 N.m (20 in.lbs.). See Fig 7.
Verify proper cable adjustment. Engine starter should only engage in PARK and NEUTRAL gear shifter positions. If adjustment is required, (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE - ADJUSTMENTS)