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Control Cable Adjustment

Move selector lever from the P position to the 1 position. You should be able to feel the detent in each position. If the detent cannot be felt or the pointer indicating the position is improperly aligned, the control cable needs adjustment.

  1. Place selector lever in the P position.
    CAUTION: Turn wheels more than 1/4 turn and apply the parking brake.
  2. Loosen control cable lock nut.
  3. Secure the manual lever.
  4. Using the specified force, push control cable in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.

    Specified force: 9.8 N (1.0 kg, 2.2 lb) 

  5. Tighten control cable lock nut.
  6. Move selector lever from P to 1 position. Make sure that selector lever moves smoothly.
    • 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. 
      Fig 1: Adjusting Control Cable With Torque Specifications
      G02886848Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.