Shift Linkage/Cable Adjustments: 4EAT
- Disconnect negative battery cable to deactivate shift-lock system. Put shift lever in Park. Remove 2 shift lever knob-to-shift lever screws. Remove knob. Remove shift selector trim piece. Remove 4 position indicator mount screws.
- Disconnect wiring connectors as needed. Remove position indicator. Loosen shift cable lock nuts "A" and "B". See Fig 1
. Loosen trunnion bolt. Turn transaxle manual lever clockwise to put transaxle in Park.
- Tighten cable lock nut "A" by hand until it contacts spring and spacer. Then tighten an additional 1/2 turn. Tighten trunnion bolt to 67-96 INCH lbs. (8-11 N.m). Tighten cable lock nut "B" to 67-96 INCH lbs. (8-11 N.m). To install components, reverse removal procedure.
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