Shift Cable: Adjustments

Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Service Repair No - 44.30.04

1.WARNING: The hand brake and foot brake MUST BE applied.

Check for correct cable adjustment.
^ Move the selector lever from 'P' position, check engagement in each position and return to 'P'.
^ Check that the engine will start in 'P' and 'N' positions and that the engine start is inhibited when drive positions are selected.

2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Adjust the selector cable.
^ Using an additional wrench, restrain the clamping bush and loosen the locknut.
^ Move the selector lever on the gearbox fully forward and release it. The lever will return to the 'P' position.
^ Make sure the selector lever is in the 'P' position.
^ Push the cable inner rearward then release it.
^ Tighten the locknut to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).





4. WARNING: The hand brake and foot brake MUST BE applied.

Check for correct cable adjustment.
^ Move the selector lever from 'P' position, check engagement in each position and return to 'P'.
^ Check that the engine will start in 'P' and 'N' positions and that the engine start is inhibited when drive positions are selected.