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Shift Control Cable

  1. Remove center console. Place gearshift lever in "2" position (Drive low). Loosen cable nut until metal sleeve can slide through grommet. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Control Cable
    G82871Courtesy of AUSTIN ROVER GROUP.
  2. Move metal sleeve forward to limit of travel. Tighten cable nut to 13 ft. lbs. (18 N.m). Move gearshift lever to "N".
  3. Loosen cable nut again to allow shift valve to center in its detent. Tighten cable nut. Ensure transaxle shift properly through all gear positions.