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Select Cable: Adjustment

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
    • SOHC model

      < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >

    • DOHC turbo model

      < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >

    • DOHC 3.0 L model

      < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >

  3. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661
  4. Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.
    Fig 2: Locating Adjusting Nuts
    G05019700
  5. With the select lever pushed towards the rear of the vehicle, turn the adjustment nut B until it just contacts the connector. Then loosen the nut for 1/2 turn.
    Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Nut Position
    G05019701
  6. Set a spanner wrench to adjusting nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the adjusting nut A.

    Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Adjusting Nut Position
    G05019702
  7. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.