Shift Lever Position

Inspect shift lever position:
1. When shifting from the "P" to "R" position with the ignition switch ON and brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into position.
2. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting lever from "N" to "D" position and moves rearward when shifting to the "R" position.
  If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assy and check the shift lever assy installation condition.
Adjust shift lever position:
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the shifting rod from the connecting rod swivel. See Fig 1.
2. Turn the control shaft lever of the neutral start switch counterclockwise until it stops, and turn it clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position. See Fig 2.
3. Move the shift lever to the "N" position and tighten the nut while lightly pushing the lever toward the "R" position.
4. After adjustment, check that the shift lever moves smoothly and the shift lever and gear operate correctly.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shift Lever Nut

Fig 2: Adjusting Control Shaft Lever Position