Select Cable: Adjustment

Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (Turbo model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Select Cable Center Exhaust Cover
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Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.

Fig 2: Identifying Select Cable Adjusting Nuts A And B
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Turn adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Select Cable Components
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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 (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Select Cable Adjusting Nuts Using Spanner Wrench
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After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
Installing procedure hereafter is in the reverse order of removal.