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Shift Lever Position

  1. Inspect shift lever position:
    1. When shift from "P" to "R" position only with ignition switch ON and depress brake pedal, make sure that the shifting lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated. See Fig 1.
    2. When starting engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from "N" to "D" position and moves rearward when shifting to "R" position.
  2. Adjusting shift lever position: See Fig 2 and Fig 3 .
    1. Loosen the nut (1 mm MAX).
    2. Be sure to position the outer lever of the transmission in "N" position.
    3. Put the shift lever in "N" position, and fasten the shift cable temporarily.
    4. NOTE: Put the shift lever in "N"position, and check that shifting to "D" position has less looseness than shifting it to "P" position.
      • Hands can be released after pushing into the shift cable end.
      • Perform the final fastening so as not to move the shift cable as much as possible.
    5. Push the shift cable end into the rear side of the vehicle approx. 1 kgf of force and then fasten the shift cable completely with the specified torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Identifying Gearshift Lever Positions
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Fig 2: Adjusting Control Shaft Lever Position
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Fig 3: Adjusting Shift Lever Position
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