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Shift Control Cable

CAUTION: After completing linkage adjustments, be sure neutral safety switch operates properly. With parking brake and service brakes applied, try to start engine in each gear position. Engine must crank only when gearshift lever is in Neutral and Park.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove shift console. Place shift lever in Park. Remove shift lever knob and lock nut. Remove 4 shift quadrant attaching screws.
  2. Loosen shift cable adjuster nuts until they reach end of cable threads. See Fig 1. Place shift lever in Park. Tighten lower adjustment nut until it lightly touches "T" joint, then tighten upper adjustment nut to 80-97 INCH lbs. (9-11 N.m).
  3. Lightly press selector push rod and make sure guide pin clearance is correct. See Fig 2. Check guide pin clearance when shift lever is in Neutral and Drive. Readjust shift cable as necessary.
  4. Install 4 shift quadrant attaching screws, shift lever knob, lock nut and shift console. Connect negative battery cable.
Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Cable
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Fig 2: Checking Guide Pin Clearances
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