Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 5R55S

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the selector lever in the PARK position.
Move the selector lever 3 detents. This should be the (D) position.
Remove the cable shield by prying on the side of the shield closest to the boot, then sliding the shield away from the boot.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Shield
Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.

Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Lever
Rotate the manual lever clockwise until the travel stops. Then rotate the manual lever counterclockwise 3 detents. This should be the (D) position.

Fig 3: Rotating Manual Lever Clockwise
With the selector lever cable end disconnected, unlock the tab on the selector lever cable end by sliding it up.

Fig 4: Unlocking Tab On Selector Lever Cable End

NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the bracket and listen for the cable to click in place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the bracket. Also make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable end to make sure that the cable end is correctly installed.

Carry out the following adjustments on the selector lever cable end:
1. Make sure that the selector lever cable end slides forward and backward.
2. Connect the selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever.
3. Lock the selector lever cable end into place by pressing the lock tab down.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable End Slides Forward And Backward Position

NOTE: If the shield is loose on the cable, install a new shield.

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Shield

Install and secure the cable shield.
Verify that the engine will start in PARK and NEUTRAL. Verify that the reverse lamps will illuminate in the REVERSE position. If not, check the adjustment of the transmission range (TR) sensor. For additional information on the TR sensor adjustment, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .