Shift Cable: Service and Repair
TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLYCOMPONENTS (Part 1):
COMPONENTS (Part 2):
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX UPPER
5. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER
6. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX FRONT
8. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER
9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
10. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
12. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shift cable grommet retainer No. 2.
(b) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(c) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
(d) Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.
(e) Disconnect the control cable from the control cable clamp.
(f) Disconnect the floor shift cable from the transmission floor shift assembly.
(g) Pull out the control cable from the body.
(h) Remove the shift cable grommet retainer No. 2.
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When shifting from the P to R position only with the ignition switch on and brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated.
(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(b) Push the control shaft fully downward.
(c) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.
(d) While pushing the control cable end up with the shift lever in the N position, install it to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 15 N*m (150 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
^ If the control cable end is excessively pushed up, the shift lever can not be adjusted.
^ When tightening the nut, confirm that the control cable is properly stretched.
(e) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to D position and moves rearward when shifting it to the R position.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the shift cable grommet retainer No. 2 to the floor shift cable.
(b) Put in the control cable to the body.
(c) Install the floor shift cable as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
^ Install it with the uneven surface facing up.
^ Securely engage the claws.
(d) Connect the control cable to the control cable clamp.
(e) Temporarily install the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.
(f) Connect the transmission control cable assembly with a new clip to the bracket.
(g) Install the shift cable grommet retainer No. 2 with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N*m (50 kgf*cm, 43 in.*lbf)
2. INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER
5. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX FRONT
6. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER
8. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX UPPER
9. INSTALL POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
12. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
13. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION