Installation

GEAR SHIFT CABLE / INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Gearshift cable bushings must not be lubricated or the bushings will swell and split.


1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

Fig. 154 Shift Cable Assembly at Floor Pan:

2. Install cable assembly through floor pan opening and secure to floor pan with grommet plate and one screw (Fig. 154). Make sure the three grommet plate studs protrude through cable assembly and floor pan and tighten screw to 7 N.m (60 in. lbs.).
3. Route transaxle end of cable assembly into engine compartment and over transaxle assembly.

Fig. 155 Converter Heat Shield Removl/Installation:

4. Install converter heat shield (Fig. 155).
5. Lower vehicle.

Fig. 156 Gear Shift Cables and Bracket at Transaxle:

6. Install gearshift cables to mounting bracket and fasten with NEW clips (Fig. 156). Make sure clips are installed flush to bracket.
7. Connect gearshift selector and crossover cable to shift levers at transaxle (Fig. 156).
8. Install and tighten the three grommet plate-to-floor pan nuts to 6 N.m (50 in. lbs.) torque.

Fig. 157 Selector Cable at Shifter Assembly:

9. Install selector cable to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 157).

Fig. 158 Crossover Cable at Shifter Assembly:

10. Install crossover cable to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 158).


NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The selector cable does not have any adjustment capabilities.

11. Adjust crossover cable as follows:

Fig. 159 Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw:

a. Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at shifter (Fig. 159).
b. The gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever are spring-loaded and self-centering. Alignment pins used in the past are not required anymore. Allow gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever to relax in their neutral positions. To ensure the gearshift lever is in the proper position, place the shifter in 3rd or 4th gear if necessary. Torque adjustment screw to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.) Care must be taken to avoid moving the shift mechanism off-center during screw tightening.
c. Perform functional check by shifting transaxle into all gears.

Fig. 160 Center Console Removal/Installation - Typical:

12. Install center console assembly (Fig. 160). Verify that boot is not pinched at console opening before tightening.

Fig. 161 Gearshift Boot:

13. Position gearshift boot (Fig. 161) over the gearshift mechanism and engage tab on mount ring at front to opening in console. Apply hand pressure to engage bosses on mount ring of boot to console opening slots.

Fig. 162 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation:

14. Position gearshift knob hole over the gearshift mechanism (Fig. 162) and align the shift pattern.
15. Strike knob with rubber mallet to engage knob to mechanism.
16. Verify that shift pattern is aligned properly.

Fig. 163 Battery Tray Removl/Installation:

17. Install battery tray (Fig. 163).

Fig. 164 Battery Removal/Installation:

18. Install battery and hold-down clamp (Fig. 164).

Fig. 165 Air Cleaner Assembly Removal/Installation:

19. Install the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 165).
20. Connect battery cables.