U151F Automatic Transaxle

U151F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: SHIFT LEVER: ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When shifting from the P to R position with the ignition switch on and brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and can be properly operated.
(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION





(a) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.





(b) Push the control shaft fully downward.
(c) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.





(d) While pushing the control cable end up with the shift lever in the N position, install it to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11ft-lbf)
- If the control cable end is excessively pushed up, the shift lever cannot be adjusted.
- When tightening the nut, confirm that the control cable is properly stretched.

(e) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to D position and moves rearward when shifting it to the R position.