Shift Lever
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- Inspect shift lever position using the following steps:
- When shifting from "P" to "R" position only with ignition switch ON and brake pedal depressed, make sure that gearshift lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated.
- When starting engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from "N" to "D" position and moves rearward when shifting to "R" position.
- Adjust shift lever position using the following steps:
- Loosen nut on shift lever. See Fig 1.
- Push shift lever fully downward.
- Return shift lever 2 notches to "N" position. See Fig 1.
- Set shift lever to "N" position.
- While holding shift lever lightly toward the "R" position side, tighten the lever nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Start engine and make sure that vehicle moves forward when shifting lever from "N" to "D" position and moves rearward when shifting lever to "R" position.