Select Cable: Adjustment

Shift the select lever to "N" range.
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 .>
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Nuts
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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: Turning Adjustment Nut B Until It Just Contacts Connector
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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: Tightening Adjusting Nut A
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After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
Install in the reverse order of removal.