C. Floor Shifter Replacement
NOTE:Only those vehicles with an inoperative ignition/park interlock, as determined by the inspection in Section "A," require shifter replacement.
New shifter assemblies already contain the load limiting push rod.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling during this service procedure.
3. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to "RUN" position.
4. Place shift lever into the full rearward position.
5. Using an allen wrench, loosen the set screw in shift handle (Figure 2).
6. Remove the shift handle from the shift lever.
7. Remove the shift bezel and/or boot (Figure 7).
NOTE:
Some models may require the removal of the radio bezel to gain access to the shift bezel and boot.
8. With the shifter in the "PARK" position, disconnect the gearshift cable from the cable attaching stud (pin).
9. If the gearshift cable anchor bracket is part of the shifter, remove the gear shift cable retaining clip from the shifter base slot and remove the cable (Figure 7).
10. With the shifter in the "PARK" position, remove the interlock cable from the shifter.
NOTE:
Use care not to kink the cable or break the tab on the interlock cable conduit end fitting.
11. Remove the shifter-to-floor pan attaching nuts (Figure 7).
12. Remove the old shifter assembly from the vehicle. Discard the old shifter.
13. Install the new shifter assembly into position.
CAUTION:
Make sure the eyelet of the shifter cable is inside of the shifter housing.
14. Install the shifter-to-floor pan attaching nuts. Tighten the nuts to 150 in. lbs. (17 Nm).
15. Install the interlock cable to the shifter housing and connect the cable to the actuator arm.
16. Connect the shift cable to the shifter.
17. Adjust the shift cable using the following procedure:
a. Loosen the gearshift cable adjuster nut at the shifter assembly (Figure 8).
b. Move the gearshift lever located on the transaxle to the "Park" position.
CAUTION:
The transaxle park sprag must be engaged when adjusting the shift cable. Rock the vehicle to verify that the sprag is engaged.
c. Place the shift lever in the "Park" position.
d. Verify that the shift lever and transaxle are both in the "Park" position.
e. Tighten the adjuster nut to 225 in. lbs. (25 N.m) (Figure 8).
f. Check adjustment as follows:
> Detent position for neutral and drive should be within limits of the shift lever gate stops.
> Key start must occur only when the shift lever is in the park or neutral positions.
18. Adjust the ignition/park interlock cable using the following procedure:
a. Place the shift lever in the "Park" position.
b. Remove the ignition key from the column lock.
c. Vehicles with a self adjust cable:
1. Spread the lock clip legs while pulling the lock clip upward to unlock the self-adjuster lock (Figure 9).
2. Once the lock clip is lifted, the cable will automatically adjust.
3. Push the lock clip down to lock the cable into place.
d. Vehicles with a manual adjust cable:
1. Loosen the adjustment nut located on the shifter housing (Figure 10).
2. Allow the cable to adjust itself to the correct position.
3. Tighten the adjustment nut to 53 in. lbs (6 N.m).
e. Verify the interlock cable adjustment:
> With the ignition key in the "LOCK" position, the shift lever should be locked in the "PARK" position.
> Place the ignition switch in the "RUN" position. Move the shift lever to the reverse position. You should not be able to remove the ignition key from the lock cylinder.
> Place the shift lever in the "PARK" position. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position. You should be able to remove the ignition key from the lock cylinder.
19. Install the shift bezel and boot.
20. If required, install the radio bezel.
21. Install the shift handle and tighten the set screw.
22. Connect the negative battery cable.
23. Check for proper shifter and ignition/park interlock operation.