Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

1995 Hyundai Accent L4-1.5L SOHC Alpha EngineSECTION Adjustments
1. Place selector lever in the Neutral position.
2. Loosen the manual control lever lock nut to separate the cable and the lever.
3. Place the manual control lever in the Neutral position.
4. Turn the transaxle range switch until the 12 mm (0.47 in) wide end of the manual control lever aligns with the switch body flange [12 mm (0.47 in) wide portion)
5. Tighten the attaching bolts to the specified torque.

Attaching bolt torque: 10 - 12 Nm (7 - 9 lb ft)

NOTE: When setting up the switch body be careful not to drop the o-ring. Tighten the attaching bolts carefully.

6. Make sure the selector lever is in the Neutral position.
7. Adjust the flange nut so there is no slack in the control cable and make sure that the selector lever operates smoothly.
8. Run the vehicle and confirm that the transaxle is set in each range when the selector lever is shifted to each position.
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