Shift Cable
NOTE:
Adjust the shift cable while the transaxle and gearshift lever are in the Neutral position only. Failure to do so may cause mis-adjustment.
- Set the parking brake. Block the wheels. Use an appropriate tool to pry on the shift cable terminal at the gearshift lever pin to remove the shift cable terminal from the transaxle manual shaft lever pin.
- Fully lift the adjuster lock button. See Fig 1. Ensure the adjuster is free to move. Rotate the gearshift lever fully counterclockwise to the Park range, then rotate the lever clockwise 2 clicks into the Neutral range to place the transaxle in Neutral.
- Perform the following steps to place the gearshift lever in the Neutral position:
- Rotate the gearshift lever to the Low 1 position, fully down.
- Push forward on the lever while slowly pushing up. The gearshift lever moves up while clicking over the gear over travel stops.
- Release the gearshift lever once the gearshift lever stops solidly. The gearshift lever is in the Neutral position.
- Grasp the shift cable terminal in the engine compartment. Pull the shift cable terminal toward the pin on the gearshift lever. The shift cable adjuster spring should compress as the terminal is moved toward the pin.
- Carefully push down the pin until the pin snaps to attach the pin to the gearshift lever. DO NOT move the gearshift lever out of position. DO NOT pull the terminal beyond the pin then push back or the shifter may move out of the Neutral position.
- Press the adjuster lock button down flush with the adjuster body. See Fig 2. Shift to Park. Release the parking brake while applying the service brake. Start the engine. Ensure all the indicated gear positions match the vehicle response.
NOTE:
Do not or pull up on any other part of the shift cable or damage may occur.