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Shift Lock Mechanism Check

  1. Perform the following inspections.
    2. Fig 1: Shift Lock Mechanism Inspection Chart
    G03278974Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. When any of the shift lock inspection procedures fail, adjust the shift lock cable as follows:
    1. Remove the floor console. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY .)
    2. Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
      3. Fig 2: Adjusting Shift Lock Cable
      G03278975Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    3. Loosen the locking nut of the shift lock cable.
    4. Adjust the cable so that the end of the shift lock cable is above the red line on the lock cam and tighten the locking nut.

      Tightening torque: 12 plus/minus 2 N-m (102 plus/minus 22 in-lb)

    5. After adjusting, retest the shift lock cable operation. Replace the shift lock cable if it does not operate properly. (Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS  .)
    6. Install the floor console. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY .)
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