Gear Shift Cable: Adjustments

NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The selector cable does not have adjustment capabilities.

Disengage gearshift boot retaining tabs to free it from console.
Push down on knob and rotate clockwise to remove shifter boot/knob assembly. (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Removing Gearshift Knob/Boot
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Remove the center console assembly as shown in. (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Center Console (Typical)
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Loosen crossover adjustment screw at shifter assembly. (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Loosening Crossover Adjustment Screw
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The gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever are spring-loaded and self-centering. Alignment pins used in the past are not required anymore. Allow gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever to relax in their neutral positions. To ensure the gearshift lever is in the proper position, place the shifter in 3rd or 4th gear if necessary. Torque adjustment screw to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.). Care must be taken to avoid moving the shift mechanism off-center during screw tightening.
Install center console assembly. (Fig 2).
Install knob/boot assembly to shifter lever, align knob to three o'clock position, push knob down to engage spring and rotate counter clockwise.
Secure boot retaining tabs to console.