Adjusting Method For T/M Control Cable

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Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" position.
Connect room side shift lever and control cable (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Cable
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Push cable to "F" direction shown to eliminate FREE PLAY.
Tighten adjusting nut (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Nut
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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.