Gearshift Linkage

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove center console. On all models, remove boot plate. Place gearshift lever in "P" position. Loosen lock nut on side of gearshift lever. See Fig 1 . Move adjustment lever forward to set transmission in "P" position.
Adjust lever so clearance between guide plate and guide pin with lever in position "P" is as specified. See Fig 2 . Also, see the GEARSHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten rear lock nut to 14-21 ft. lbs. (19-28 N.m).
Place gearshift lever in "N" and "D" positions to ensure clearances are correct. See GEARSHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. See Fig 2 . Adjust lever if necessary. Install boot plate, center console, indicator panel, selector sleeve, selector knob and upper panel. Connect negative battery cable.

GEARSHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ In. (mm)

Gearshift In Position "P"

Clearance "A" ⁽²⁾

.035-.039 (.89-.99)

Clearance "B" ⁽²⁾

.020-.024 (.51-.61)

Gearshift In Position "N" Or "D"

Clearance "C"

.024-.028 (.61-.71)

Clearance "D"

.024-.028 (.61-.71)

⁽¹⁾	Clearance between guide plate and guide pin. See Fig 2 .

⁽²⁾	With push rod slightly depressed.

Fig 1: Gearshift Lever Components ID

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Fig 2: Checking Gearshift Lever Adjustment Clearances

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