Floor Shift Assembly: Adjustment

ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION

Fig 1: Locating Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod Nut
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1. Remove the nut and disconnect the shifting rod.
2. Turn the control shaft lever of the park/neutral position switch counterclockwise until it stops, and turn it clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Control Shaft Lever Position
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3. Move the shift lever to the N position and tighten the nut while lightly pushing the lever toward the R position.
  Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Do not push the shift lever too hard.
4. Check that the shift lever moves smoothly and the shift lever and gear operate correctly.