Shift Cable Adjustment

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS before doing repairs or service.

1. Remove the steering column covers (see step 6 under REMOVAL ).
2. Remove the instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Shift the transmission into the N position.
4. Remove the nut (A) securing the shift cable end, then separate the shift cable (B) from the shift lever.
   Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable End (Shift Lever Side)

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5. Rotate the socket holder (C) on the shift cable a quarter turn; the tab (D) on the socket holder will be in the opening (E) of the socket holder bracket (F). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the socket holder bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (G) and damper (H).
6. Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back two steps so that the shift position is in N. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) and damper (C) to adjust the shift position.
   Fig 2: Push And Pull Shift Cable So Shift Position Is In Neutral

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7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the R position indicator comes on.
   Fig 3: Identifying R Position Indicator On Gauge Module

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8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Place the shift lever in the N position, then insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the detent plate, and into the positioning hole (C) on the control bracket. The shift lever is secured in the N position.
   Fig 4: Placing Shift Lever In N Position, Insert A 6.0 Mm (0.24 In.) Pin Into Positioning Hole

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10. Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the socket holder bracket (C), then slide the holder into the bracket. Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square fitting (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder a quarter turn to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H) and damper (I).
    Fig 5: Installing Shift Cable (Shift Lever Side)

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11. Check that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
    Fig 6: Checking Shift Cable End (A) Is Properly Installed

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12. If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the socket holder bracket, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the socket holder bracket.
    Fig 7: Shift Cable End (Shifter Lever Side) With Torque Specifications

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13. Install and tighten the nut.
14. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
15. Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
16. 4WD: Raise the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow all four wheels to rotate freely. 2WD: Raise the front of the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to rotate freely.
17. Start the engine, and check the shift lever operation in all positions.
18. Install the instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
19. Install the steering column covers (see INSTALLATION ).