Shift Lever Assembly: Adjustment

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.
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.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying No. 1 Shift Liver Insert
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ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
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. 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.
  Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9.0 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Put the shift lever in N position, and check that shifting to D position has less looseness than shifting it to P position.
  
  Fig 2: Adjusting Shift Lever Position
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  HINT:
  - 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.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lever In N Position
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