Shift Cable
- Block the drive wheels. Ensure that the shift cable is not restricted. Ensure that the steering column shift lever is in the Neutral position. Raise the vehicle.
- Ensure that the transmission is in the mechanical Neutral position. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission control lever ball stud. Rotate the transmission control lever clockwise until it reaches the full clockwise stop position.
- Move the shift lever counterclockwise 2 detents. Release the locking tab that secures the shift cable to the transmission bracket. Ensure the tab remains positioned out. See Fig 1
.
- Pull the cable end completely forward and release it. When the cable is pulled completely forward and released, the adjustment spring will position the cable to its most rearward position.
- Connect the end of the shift cable to the transmission shift lever stud ball. See Fig 1
. Press the locking tab in to retain the adjustment. Lower the vehicle. Check for proper operation of the shift cable.
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