Control Cable Adjustment

Fig 1: Torque Specification For Adjusting Control Cable

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Move the selector lever from the P position to 1 position. You should be able to feel the detents in each position.

If the detents cannot be felt, the linkage needs adjustment.

1. Place selector lever in P position.
2. Loosen control cable lock nut and place manual shaft in P position.
3. Push control cable in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration by specified force.

   Specified force: 19.6 N (2.0 kg, 4.4 lb) 

4. Return control cable in the opposite direction of the arrow for 1.0 mm (0.039 in).
5. Tighten control cable lock nut.
6. Move selector lever from P to 1 position again. Make sure that selector lever moves smoothly.
7. Apply grease to contacting areas of selector lever and control cable. Install any part removed.
   • Make sure that the starter operates when the selector lever is placed in the N or P position. 
   • Make sure that the transmission is locked properly when the selector lever is placed in the P position.