Shift Cable/Linkage
- Place shift control selector in DRIVE position. Verify that transaxle is in DRIVE position by viewing transmission range sensor. See Fig 1
. Have assistant hold shift control selector in DRIVE position. Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove shift cable from shift arm. Depress 2 locking tab on adjustment lock cylinder and rotate lock cylinder counterclockwise. Ensure assistant is holding shift control selector in DRIVE position.
- Grasp cable in front of adjustment lock cylinder and move as necessary to align cable eye with pin on shift arm. Press shift cable onto shift arm. Rotate adjustment lock clockwise until it snaps into place. Lower vehicle.
- Check PARK engagement. Start engine and ensure transmission shifts through all gears. Verify vehicle only starts in "P" and "N" position and backup lights work. If not, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR/SWITCH
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