Shift Cable Adjustment

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations , and the precautions and procedures in appropriate AIR BAG article under RESTRAINTS before performing repairs or service.

1. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ).
2. Shift the transmission into the N position.
3. Remove the nut (A) securing the shift cable end (B), then separate the shift cable (C) from the shift lever assembly (D).
   Fig 1: Separating The Shift Cable From The Shift Lever Assembly

   
NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (G).
4. Rotate the socket holder (E) on the shift cable counterclockwise a quarter turn, then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket (F).
5. Push the shift cable until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back two steps so that the shift lever position is in the N.
   Fig 2: Placing Shift Lever In N Position

   
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the N position indicator comes on.
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the detent plate and into the positioning hole (C) on the control bracket.
   Fig 3: Inserting Pin Through The Positioning Hole On The Detent Plate

   
NOTE: Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H).
Fig 4: Installing Shift Cable

9. Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the shift cable bracket (C), then slide the holder into the bracket. Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square fitting (G) at the bottom of the stud, and rotate the holder clockwise a quarter turn to secure the shift cable.
10. Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
    Fig 5: Properly Installed Shift Cable End On The Mounting Stud

    
    Fig 6: Improperly Installed Shift Cable End On The Mounting Stud

    
11. If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket, and reinstalled the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the shift cable bracket.
12. Install and tighten the nut to the specified torque.
    Fig 7: Installing Shift Cable Nut

    
13. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
14. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
15. Push the shift lock release, and verify that the shift lever releases.