Transmission Control Cable: Adjustment

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INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.
2. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the shift lever from N to D and moves rearward when moving the shift lever to R. If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
2. Remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel (See REMOVAL ).
3. Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Transmission Control Cable Bolt
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4. Pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable.
  NOTE: Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Out Stopper Of Transmission Control Cable
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5. Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
  NOTE: Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.
6. Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to pull out the lock piece.
  
  Fig 3: Pushing Transmission Control Cable Lock Piece
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7. Turn the nut of the transmission control cable 180° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, push in the stopper until the stopper clicks twice.
  
  Fig 4: Pushing Transmission Control Cable Stopper
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8. Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Installation Position
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  HINT:
  
  If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper again.
9. Install the cable end to the shift lever assembly.
  NOTE:
  - Check that the lock piece is pulled up.
  - Install the cable end all the way to the base of the pin.
    
    Fig 6: Locating Lock Piece
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10. Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.
  NOTE: Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.
  
  Fig 7: Pushing Lock Piece Into Adjuster Case
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11. After adjusting the shift lever position, check the operation and function of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the position again.
12. Install the lower center instrument panel finish panel (See INSTALLATION ).