Shift Lever Does Not Operate Smoothly

Shift lever does not operate smoothly

Diagnostic Procedure:

1. Detent lever assembly worn or damaged

2. Control lever worn or damaged

3. Park pawl and pawl shaft worn or damaged

4. Park gear worn or damaged

5. Park pawl spring worn or damaged

6. Shift cable broken or out of adjustment

7. Manual valve lever and pin worn

8. Manual valve body defective

9. Transmission range switch defective

Also check for:

- Check for loose shift cable at the shift lever and the selector control lever.
- Check the park pawl spring installation.
- Check for a stored DTC, and check for a loose transmission range switch connector.