Selector Lever Cable Adjustment: Adjustment

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Shift selector lever in DRIVE position.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Selector Lever In DRIVE Position

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Disconnect the shift cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 2: Locating Shift Cable End

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Unlock the shift cable end. Make sure that the cable end moves freely.

Fig 3: Unlocking Shift Cable End

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NOTE: The transmission range (TR) sensor mark must be in line with the transaxle selector lever.

Move the transaxle selector lever to DRIVE position (TR sensor removed shown).

Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Selector Lever - DRIVE Position

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

Connect the shift cable end of the manual control lever.

Fig 5: Locating Shift Cable End

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Press the lock tab down to secure the cable end from moving.

Fig 6: Locking Selector Lever Cable Adjuster - Closed Position

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Check to make sure that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.