L. Transmission Cable, Replacement/Adjustment

L. Transmission cable, replacement/adjustment


See operations L1-L2 and L9-L13 for method for adjustment of the transmission cable.

L1

Park car on level surface. Do not set the parking brake.






Remove:

- Air cleaner
- Battery
- Battery tray


L2

Remove:






- Locking clip and washer on rod arm
- Nuts and washers on cable bracket.
Note: No washers on later models.
- Transmission cable from rod arm

L3

Remove:






- Cigar lighter panel (2 screws)
- Cover plate below parking brake lever.
- Cover plate in the center console storage box.


L4

Remove the center console






Detach connectors to center console.
Remove screws (4) and remove the console.



L5

Remove transmission cable from gear lever mechanism






Use flat-nosed pliers to extract cotter pin on cable.
Remove locking clip holding cable sleeve in lever mechanism.



L6

Remove transmission cable






Fold down carpet and remove side panel.
Remove the nuts to cable lead-in in the cowl panel.

For cars with key interlock only:

Remove key interlock cable from transmission cable.
Remove the cable




L7

Reinstall transmssion cable in gearshift assembly.







Note: Be careful to avoid damaging the cable or sheath by excessive bending. Take care not to damage the gaiter.


Fit cable into lever assembly.

Reinstall:

- cable lead-in grommet in the cowl panel. Torque nuts to 6 Nm (18 ft. lbs)
- cable sleeve into lever mechanism and lock with clip.
- cable to lever with spindle.

For cars with key interlock only:

Connect the key intedock cable to the transmission cable.
Reinstall side panel
Fold carpet back into place.



L8

Reinstall center console






- Screws (4)
- Connectors (Black, gray)
- Cover plate in the center console storage box.
- Cover plate below parking brake lever.
- Panel for cigar lighter

Adjust and install the cable on the transmission as below.



L9

Transmission cable adjustment


Set gear lever to position R.

NOTE: Make sure the transmission cable can move freely in the engine compartment.



L1O

Push rod arm on transmission forward to position P




NOTE: Do not move the transmission cable. The transmission cable position must not be altered.

Make sure you are in Park by trying to roll the car.

Turn the rod arm to the next position (R).

Apply grease (1161241-3) sparingly to the rod arm pin.

NOTE: Do not change the position of the lever.



L11

Carefully reinstall the cable on the studs and rod arm pin.







Make sure that neither the transmission cable lever or rod arm change position!

Secure with washers (early versions only) and nuts.

Tighten nuts in order lightly. Then torque to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).

Reinstall washers and locking clip on rod arm.



L12

Check adjustment

Lever in N position. Push lever forward, do not touch lock button. Play should be felt.

Lever in D position. Push lever backward, do not touch lock button. Play should be felt.




L13

Reinstall:






- Air cleaner
- Battery tray
- Battery. Reconnect cables.