Shift Lever Position
NOTE:
Inspect and adjust the shift lever position. When shifting the shift lever from the "N" position to other positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accurately to each position and that the position indicator is aligned with the correct position. If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out the following procedures.
- Inspect shift lever position, see Fig 1:
- Positions which can be shifted without pressing the shift lever knob button (shift normally) "R" to "N" and "D", "L" to "2" to "D" and "N".
- Positions which can be operated only while pressing the shift lever knob button are from "D" to "2" and "L", and from "N" to "R" and "P".
- Positions which can be operated only while pressing the shift lever knob button with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed are "P" to "R".
- Start the engine and ensure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the "N" to "D" position and reverses when shifting it to the "R" position.
- Adjusting shift lever position:
- Loosen the nut on the shift lever. See Fig 2.
- Push the control shaft fully rearward. See Fig 3.
- Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the "N" position.
- Set the shift lever to the "N" position.
- While holding the shift lever slightly toward the "R" position side, tighten the shift lever nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Start the engine and ensure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the "N" to "D" position and reverses when shifting it to the "R" position.