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Shift Cable: Adjustments




Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Note: Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable while the transmission and the gear selector are in the Park position only. Failure to do so may cause mis-adjustment.

1. Set the park brake and chock the wheels.

2. Verify the transmission range select lever is in the park position.

3. Verify the transmission manual shift lever is in the park position.




4. Disconnect the range selector cable (2) from the range selector cable bracket.

5. Disconnect the range selector cable end (1) from the range selector lever.

6. Release the range select cable adjuster clip from the cable end (1).

7. Connect the range selector cable (2) to the range selector cable bracket.

8. Connect the range selector cable end (1) to the range selector lever.




9. Depress the adjuster clip (1) locking the adjuster clip completely.

10. Ensure the cable tube (2) is secure.

11. Check the transmission range select lever in all gear selections for proper operation.

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