Shift Cable: Adjustments
Selector Lever Cable AdjustmentService Repair No - 44.30.04
WARNING: The park brake and foot brake MUST BE applied.
NOTE:
All vehicles.
1. 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.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. 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 transmission fully forward and release it. The lever will return to the ' P' position.
^ Make sure the selector lever within the vehicle is in the ' P' position.
NOTE:
Vehicles built up to VIN:284081
4. Secure the cable.
^ Pull the inner cable forward then release it.
^ Tighten the locknut to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
NOTE:
Vehicles built from VIN:284082
5. Secure the cable.
^ Push the inner cable rearward then release it.
^ Tighten the locknut to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
WARNING: The park brake and foot brake MUST BE applied.
NOTE:
All vehicles.
6. 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.