Gear Shift Cable - Column: Adjustments: Adjustment

The gearshift cable should be adjusted if any of the following repairs or situations are encountered:

• Transaxle replacement.
• Valve body repair.
• Shift cable replacement.
• Column shifter replacement.
• When there is no cranking in Park or Neutral.

  If the following conditions are encountered, the interlock cable is out of adjustment. Refer to Interlock Cable Adjustment procedure.

• When the transaxle can be shifted without the key in the ignition.
• If the key can be removed with the shifter in reverse.
• When the key cannot be removed with the shifter in the park position.

1. Remove upper steering column shroud.
2. Rotate cable adjuster into unlock position. Use a straight blade screwdriver to unlock adjuster. See Fig 1.
   Fig 1: Adjusting Cable Lock Mechanism

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3. Make sure that the transaxle shift lever (at transaxle) is in the Park position. This is the most rearward position. Verify park sprag is fully engaged.
   CAUTION: Park sprag must be engaged when adjusting linkage. Rock vehicle back and forth to ensure that park sprag is fully engaged.
4. Tilt the steering column to the full down position.
5. Place shifter in the park position with the key removed.
6. Adjust by rotating adjuster into lock position. See Fig 2.
   Fig 2: Locating Shift Cable Adjuster Lock

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7. Reinstall upper steering column shroud.
8. Check shifter for proper operation. It should operate smoothly without binding. The vehicle should crank in Park or Neutral only.