Shift Lever Does Not Operate Smoothly

Shift lever does not operate smoothly

Diagnostic Procedure:

1. Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment

2. Shift cable broken or out of adjustment

3. Connection between shift cable and transmission or body is worn

4. Manual valve defective

5. Selector control shaft worn or damaged

Also check for:

- Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors.
- Inspect the transmission range switch. If the transmission range switch is faulty, replace it. If the transmission range switch is out of adjustment, adjust it and the shift cable.
- Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission control lever.