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Shift Lever Does Not Operate Smoothly




Shift lever does not operate smoothly

Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment

Detent lever assembly worn or damaged

Selector control lever worn or damaged

Park pawl and pawl shaft worn or damaged

Park gear worn or damaged

Park pawl spring worn or damaged

Shift cable broken or out of adjustment

Manual valve lever and pin worn

Manual valve body defective

Notes

Check for loose shift cable at the shift lever and the selector control lever.

Notes

Check the park pawl spring installation.