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Shifter A/T: Adjustments

Shift Control System: Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION
With the selector lever in the "P" position, turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine OFF.
Confirm that the following conditions apply.
^ The selector lever can be shifted from the "P" position only when the brake pedal is depressed.
^ The selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions.
^ There is no excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
^ The actual position of the selector lever matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the A/T body.
^ The back-up lamps illuminate only when the selector lever is placed in the position.
^ The back-up lamps do not illuminate when the selector lever is pushed against the position when in the "P" or "N" position.
^ The engine can only be started with the selector lever in the "P" and "N" positions.
^ The A/T is locked completely when in the "P" position.

ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen nut of control cable.





2) Place the manual lever and selector lever in "P" position.
3) Push the control cable in the direction shown with a force of 9.8 N (1kg, 2.2 lb), and release it. This is in the natural state, tighten control cable nut to specifications.
Control cable nut : 14.7 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)