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Adjusting method for T/M shift cable

  1. Set room side lever and T/M side lever to N position.
  2. Connect the room side lever (A) and shift cable (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Room Side Lever And Shift Cable
    G08331307Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Push cable to "F" direction shown to eliminate FREE PLAY.
  4. Tighten adjusting nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Locating Adjust Nut
    G08331308Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. After adjusting, check to be sure that this part operates as designed at each range of T/M side corresponding to each position of room lever.