Related Tests, Information and Procedures

BASIC INSPECTION




1. INSPECT AND ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
a. When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accurately to each position and that the position indicator comes on in accordance with the shift lever position. If the indicator and shift lever position do not match, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable from the control shaft lever.
2. Move the control shaft fully rearward.
3. Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.
4. Set the shift lever to the N position.
5. Connect the shift control cable and temporarily install the control shaft lever nut.
6. While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position side, tighten the control shaft lever nut.

Torque: 14.5 N.m (148 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)

7. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to the D position and reverses when shifting it to the R position.




2. INSPECT AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
a. Check that the engine can be started when the shift lever is in the N or P position, but cannot be started in other positions.

If operation cannot be done as stated above, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
- Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and set the shift lever to the N position.
- Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
- Hold in position and tighten the bolt.

Torque:13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

b. For continuity inspection of the park/neutral position switch,.

3. CHECK IDLE SPEED
Idle speed (In N position and air conditioner OFF):
700 ± 50 rpm