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Transmission Range Indicator

NOTE: Two types of transmission control selector indicators are used. A "flag" type is used with the analog instrument cluster and a pointer type is used with the electronic instrument cluster. Except as noted, adjustment for the two types is similar.
  1. Rotate gearshift lever clockwise until it bottoms out in first gear.
  2. Rotate gearshift lever counterclockwise two detents (overdrive position).
  3. Hang a three pound weight on the gearshift lever.
  4. For pointer type, center pointer in the middle of (D) by rotating the thumbwheel located on right-hand side of steering column. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
  5. For "flag" type indicator, adjust the flag in the overdrive position by rotating the thumb wheel until no red is visible in the calibration window. See Fig 3 and Fig 2 . The flag must fully cover the overdrive symbol after adjustment.
  6. Remove three-pound weight from shift control selector lever gearshift lever.
  7. Road test vehicle making sure pointer is positioned as shown when vehicle is operating in indicated range.
Fig 1: Identifying Pointer Type Indicator
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Fig 2: Removing Transmission Control Selector Indicator
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Fig 3: Identifying Flag Type Indicator
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