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Gearshift Crossover Cable

NOTE: Only crossover cable is adjustable. Selector cable is not adjustable.
  1. Pull shifter boot down, away from shifter roll pin. Unsnap both sides of shifter knob using a screwdriver. Remove knob from shifter handle. Remove shifter boot using a screwdriver at base of boot. Remove console. Loosen crossover cable adjusting screw at shifter. See Fig 1 .
  2. Align hole in crossover lever with hole in transaxle case boss. Pin transaxle crossover lever in 3-4 neutral position using 1/4" drill bit. See Fig 2 . Ensure drill bit goes into transaxle case at least 1/2". Allow shifter to rest in neutral (self-centered) position.
  3. Tighten crossover cable adjusting screw to 70 INCH lbs. (8 N.m). Ensure shift mechanism does not move off center when tightening adjusting screw. Remove drill bit from transaxle case. Check cable adjustment by shifting transaxle into all gears. Install console, shifter boot and knob.
Fig 1: Adjusting Gearshift Crossover Cable
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Fig 2: Pinning Crossover Lever In 3-4 Neutral Position
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