545RFE Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Mechanism-Shift: Installation

Fig 1: Shifter Assembly

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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - BOLTS

1. Install shifter assembly (1) in position on the floor pan. See Fig 1.
2. Install the bolts (2) to hold the shifter assembly (1) onto the floor pan. Tighten bolts to 12 N.m (105 in.lbs.).
   Fig 2: Gearshift and Park Lock Cable at Shifter Assembly

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   1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

   2 - ADJUSTMENT NUT

   3 - SHIFT CABLE

   4 - SHIFT CABLE ATTACHMENT

   5 -PARK LOCK CABLE

3. Place the floor shifter lever in PARK position.
4. Loosen the adjustment nut (2) on the shifter assembly (1). See Fig 2.
5. Install the gearshift cable (3) to the shift lever pin.
6. Install the park lock cable (5) to the shift mechanism cam and the notch in the shifter assembly.
7. Verify that the key is in the LOCK position and remains there until the cable is fully adjusted.
8. Verify that the park lock cable adjustment tab is pulled upward to the unlocked position.
   Fig 3: Shift Lever Assembly and Connectors

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   1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

   2 - MAIN CONNECTOR

   3 - TRANSFER CASE SWITCH CONNECTOR

9. Install the wiring harness connectors (3) to the shifter assembly (1). See Fig 3.
10. Verify that the shift lever is in the PARK position.
11. Tighten the adjustment screw to 30 N.m (265 in.lbs.).
12. Verify that the key in the LOCK position and the shifter is in PARK.
13. Push downward on the park lock cable adjustment tab to lock the adjustment.
14. Verify correct shifter, park lock, and BTSI operation.
15. If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and install the bolts to hold the shield to the shifter assembly.
16. Install any console parts removed for access to shift lever assembly and shift cables. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)