Shift Cable: Adjustments

U151E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY:

ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When shifting from the P to the R position only with the ignition switch on and brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into position.
(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
If operation cannot be as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
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 (Procedure "A").
Torque:
15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 10 ft.-lbf)

NOTICE:
- If the control cable end is excessively pushed up, the shift lever can not 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 moving the lever from the N to D position and moves rearward when moving it to the R position.
If it becomes hard to move the shift lever, perform again (See procedure "A").