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Gearshift Lever

  1. Remove rear console, gearshift selector knob, sleeve, and indicator panel. Loosen lock nut at selector rod. See Fig 1 . Place gearshift selector lever in Park, by pushing adjustment lever forward.
  2. Adjust lever so clearance between guide plate and guide pin are within tolerances, with push rod slightly depressed. See Fig 2 . Tighten selector rod lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Move gearshift from Neutral to Drive position. Verify clearance between guide plate and guide pin as shown in Fig 2 . If clearance is not as specified, readjust the lever. Install indicator panel, sleeve, gearshift selector knob and rear console.
Fig 1: Identifying Adjuster Lock Nut
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Fig 2: Adjusting Gearshift Selector Cable
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