Selector Lever Adjustment: Adjustment

Check that the selector lever position indicator agrees with the transaxle operation.
- Parking lock in selector lever position "P", reverse gear in selector lever position "R" and forward gear in selector lever position "D".
Fig 1: Checking That Selector Lever Position Indicator Agrees With Transaxle Operation
If the selector lever position indicator does not agree with the transaxle operation in all settings:
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the heat shield.
Move the selector lever to position "D".
1. Prevent the selector cable from turning.
2. Disconnect the selector cable adjusting cap.
  NOTE: The marks line up in position "D". There is no need to hold it after engaging a gear as there is an integral detent mechanism.
3. Move the selector lever to position "D".
Fig 2: Preventing Selector Cable From Turning (1), Disconnecting Selector Cable Adjusting Cap (2), & Moving Selector Lever To Position "D" (3)
Adjust the selector lever scale position.
- Loosen the selector lever nuts.

NOTE: The selector lever has its own detent mechanism. Holding the selector lever is not necessary.

Fig 3: Tightening Nuts

Slide the whole selector assembly forwards or backwards until the reading on the scale and the position of the selector lever indicator correspond.
- Tighten the nuts.

NOTE: The selector lever has its own detent mechanism. It is not necessary to hold it after engaging a gear.

Move the automatic transaxle selector lever to position "D". See Figure.
Lock the selector cable.
1. Prevent the selector cable from turning.
2. Lock the selector cable adjustment cap.
- Install the heat shield.
Fig 4: Preventing Selector Cable From Turning (1) & Locking Selector Cable Adjustment Cap (2)