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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

  1. Place the selector lever in the D position.
    Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever In D Position
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  2. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable End
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  3. Place the manual control lever in the D position.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise to the PARK position.
    2. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise 3 detents to the D position.
      Fig 3: Rotating Manual Control Lever
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  4. Release the selector lever cable adjuster lock.
    1. Pull out on the adjuster lock tabs.
    2. Slide the lock over to unlock the selector lever cable.
      Fig 4: Pulling Out On Adjuster Lock Tabs
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  5. Align the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever ball stud and install it with the adjuster unlocked.
    Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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  6. Slide the adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.
    Fig 6: Sliding Adjuster Tab
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