Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Adjustment

INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. When shifting from the P to the R position with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into position.
2. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
  If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. Move the shift lever to the N position.
2. Remove the nut and transmission control cable from the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Transmission Control Cable Nut
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3. Align the protrusions of the park/neutral position switch.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Protrusions Of Park/Neutral Position Switch
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4. Move the slider in the direction indicated by arrow A and pull up the lock piece in the direction indicated by arrow B.
  NOTE: Do not damage the boot.
  
  Fig 3: Pulling Up Lock Piece
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5. Install the control cable to the control shaft with the nut.
  Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - If the control cable end is excessively pushed up, the shift lever cannot be adjusted.
  - When tightening the nut, confirm that the control cable is properly stretched.
    
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Control Cable Nut
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6. Push in the lock piece.
  NOTE: Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Lock Piece
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7. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the lever from the N to the D position and moves rearward when moving it to the R position. If it becomes hard to move the shift lever, readjust the shift lever position.