Gearshift Cable (Column)

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.

• 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. Use a straight blade screwdriver to unlock adjuster.
2. Rotate cable adjuster into unlock position. See Fig 1 .
CAUTION: Park sprag must be engaged when adjusting linkage. Rock vehicle back and forth to ensure that park sprag is fully engaged.
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.
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 1 .
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.

Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable & Shift Cable Adjuster (Column Shift)

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