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Shift Cable

  1. Ensure transmission gearshift lever is in Park. Raise and support vehicle. Release shift cable adjuster clamp. Shift cable adjuster clamp is located on transmission end of cable.
  2. Unsnap cable from cable mounting bracket on transmission. Slide cable eyelet off transmission shift lever. Ensure transmission is still in Park by rotating transmission shift lever fully toward rear of vehicle to Park detent position.
  3. Ensure parking sprag on transmission is engaged by attempting to rotate drive shaft. Slide cable eyelet onto transmission shift lever. Snap shift cable adjuster into mounting bracket on transmission. Lock shift cable by pressing cable adjuster clamp downward until it snaps into place.
  4. To verify proper adjustment, ensure engine starts with gearshift lever in Park and Neutral only. If engine starts in any other gear except Park or Neutral, shift cable is improperly adjusted or Transmission Range (TR) sensor is faulty.
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