Reverse Check Cable: Adjustment

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the transmission under cover.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the crossmember. < Refer to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System. >
Measure the distance "A" from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the reverse check lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Distance "A"
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Measure the distance "B" from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the extension case.

Fig 3: Identifying Distance "B"
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Calculate the following formula and determine the amount of cable adjustment.
T mm = (A - B) 0.56

[T in = (A - B) 0.56]

T: Amount of cable adjustment

A: Distance from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the reverse check lever

B: Distance from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the extension case
NOTE:
- If the value "T" (amount of cable adjustment) is positive (+), shorten the length "C" (from cable plate edge to reverse check cable) by using adjustment procedures.
- If the value "T" (amount of cable adjustment) is negative (-), lengthen the length "C" (from cable plate edge to reverse check cable) by using adjustment procedures.
Fig 4: Identifying Cable Length "C"
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Remove the snap pin and washer, and separate the reverse check cable from the reverse check lever.

Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Check Cable, Snap Pin And Washer
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Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the stay bolts and the reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.

Fig 6: Identifying Stay And Mounting Bolt
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Check the adjustment of the reverse check cable.
1. Add a marking on the reverse check cable.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Marking On Reverse Check Cable
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2. According to the value "T" (amount of cable adjustment) calculated in the step 8), turn the lock nut of reverse check cable back and forth, then adjust the length "C" (from cable plate edge to reverse check cable).
  NOTE:
  - Turning the lock nut toward front of the vehicle makes the cable length shorter and toward the rear of the vehicle the cable length longer.
  - The amount of the cable adjustment by one lock nut rotation is 1 mm (0.04 in).
  - Turn the lock nuts on both sides by the same adjustment amount.
  Fig 8: Identifying Length "C"
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3. Tighten the lock nut.
  Tightening torque:
  
  6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
Move the transmission to the right side, and install the stay.
Tightening torque:

T: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Identifying Stay And Mounting Bolt
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Install the reverse check cable, washer and snap pin to the reverse check lever.
NOTE: Make sure to point the snap pin in an appropriate direction.

Fig 10: Identifying Reverse Check Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
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Make sure the hole of extension case is aligned with that of reverse check lever. If the hole positions are not aligned, adjust the reverse check cable.
NOTE:
- Check that the M3 bolt goes through the hole of reverse check lever and can be inserted into the hole of extension case.
- When checking visually, confirm that the gap of hole positions is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) or less.
Fig 11: Identifying Hole Of Reverse Check Lever And Hole Of Extension Case
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NOTE: If the hole positions are not aligned after repeating the reverse check cable adjustment, adjust the cable hole position to the reference standard.

Distance from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the reverse check lever "A": Reference standard 16 mm (0.63 in).

Fig 12: Identifying Distance "A"
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Install the crossmember. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System. >
Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the transmission under cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)