Shift Cable: Service and Repair
GEAR SHIFT CABLEREMOVAL
1. Pull up on gearshift knob (1) with moderate force to remove from gearshift mechanism.
2. Remove shifter boot/bezel (1) assembly from console by lifting up at mounting ring area.
3. Remove the center console (1) assembly if equipped.
4. Remove crossover cable retaining clip (4) and disconnect from shift lever (3).
5. Remove selector cable retaining clip (2) and disconnect from shift lever (3).
6. Remove air cleaner assy (1).
7. Remove battery hold-down clamp and battery.
8. Disconnect battery cables and remove the battery (1).
9. Remove battery tray (1).
10. Remove cable retaining clips (5) and remove cables (4) from bracket (2).
11. Disconnect cables (4) from the shift levers at the transaxle (1).
CAUTION: Pry up with equal force on both sides of shifter cable isolator bushings to avoid damaging cable isolator bushings.
Remove converter heat shield.
12. Raise vehicle on hoist.
13. Remove remaining grommet plate-to-floor pan screw (2).
14. Remove cable assembly (1) from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Gearshift cable bushings must not be lubricated or the bushings will swell and split.
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Install cable assembly (1) through floor pan opening and secure to floor pan with grommet plate (2) and one screw. Make sure the three grommet plate (2) studs protrude through cable assembly (1) and floor pan and tighten screw to 7 Nm (60 inch lbs.).
3. Install converter heat shield (1).
4. Connect gearshift selector and crossover cable (4) to shift levers at transaxle.
5. Route transaxle end of cable assembly (4) into engine compartment and over transaxle assembly (1).
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Install gearshift cables to mounting bracket (2) and fasten with NEW clips (5). Make sure clips (5) are installed flush to bracket.
8. Install and tighten the three grommet plate-to-floor pan nuts to 6 Nm (50 inch lbs.) torque.
9. Install selector cable (3) to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (2).
10. Install crossover cable (3) to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (4).
NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The selector cable does not have any adjustment capabilities.
11. Adjust crossover cable as follows:
a. Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at shifter (1).
b. The gearshift mechanism and transaxle cross over 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 Nm (70 inch 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.
12. Install center console assembly (1). Verify that boot is not pinched at console opening before tightening.
13. Position gearshift boot (1) 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.
14. Position gearshift knob (1) hole over the gearshift mechanism and align the shift pattern.
15. Strike knob with rubber mallet to engage knob to mechanism.
16. Verify that shift pattern is aligned properly.
17. Install battery tray (1).
18. Install battery (1) and hold-down clamp.
19. Install the air cleaner assembly (1).
20. Connect battery cables.