Shift Indicator Cable Adjustments: Continental
- Remove tilt lever. See Fig 1. Remove lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER (FUNCTIONAL) or LOCK CYLINDER (NON-FUNCTIONAL) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove upper and lower shrouds.
- Place shift lever in OVERDRIVE position. Hang a weight of 8 lbs. (3.5 kg.) on shift lever to ensure lever is firmly located against overdrive detent.
- Adjust shift indicator cable until shift indicator pointer is aligned with OVERDRIVE symbol on shift indicator.
- Tighten screw securing shift indicator cable to column housing. Cycle shift lever through all shift positions to verify adjustment. Install upper and lower shrouds, lock cylinder and tilt lever.
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