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Shift Lever: Installation

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  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  2. After assembling, check the followings.
    1. When shifting with each position, lever must be operated securely without friction and free from looseness, noise and so on.
    2. When lever shifting, it shall not be stopped easily between each positions.
    3. When lever should be stopped between "P" and "R" position intentionally. It should not be shifted to "R" position by vibration added for lever assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Select Lever
      G04862704Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Free from noise when being shifted from "R" to "N", push button being released.
    5. Slider must be operated smoothly between each position.
    6. Slider must be operated smoothly without looseness, sticking and noise.
    7. Shift lock must be operated well.
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