Gearshift Cable

Normal operation of the Park/Neutral Position Switch provides a quick check to confirm proper linkage adjustment.
Move the selector level slowly forward until it clicks into the (P) Park position. The starter should operate.
After checking the (P) position, move selector slowly toward the (N) Neutral position until lever is in the (N) position. If the starter will also operate at this point the gearshift linkage is properly adjusted. If the starter fails to operate in either position, linkage adjustment is required.

ADJUSTMENT
1. Set parking brake.
2. Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob.
3. Remove gearshift selector bezel and lamp wiring.
4. Install the gearshift knob set screw and knob.
5. Place gearshift lever in the (P) (PARK) position.

Fig. 386:

6. Loosen the gearshift cable adjuster nut at the shifter assembly (Fig. 386).
7. Move the gearshift lever on the transaxle to the park position.
8. Verify the shift lever and transaxle are in park position. Tighten the gearshift cable adjuster nut at the shifter assembly. The gearshift linkage should now be properly adjusted.
9. Check adjustment as follows:
- Detent position for neutral and drive should be within limits of hand lever gate stops.
- Key start must occur only when shift lever is in park or neutral positions.