Shift Cable: Service and Repair
TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLYCOMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUBASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUBASSEMBLY
6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 SHIFT CABLE GROMMET RETAINER
(a) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly while pushing the 2 claws of the floor shift cable.
(b) Turn back the carpet.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer.
(d) Remove the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer.
7. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(b) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
(c) Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 control cable bracket.
(d) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable clamp.
(e) Pull out the transmission control cable assembly from the body.
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When shifting from the P to the R position with the ignition switch on and brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into position.
(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) Move the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(c) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
(d) Push the control shaft fully downward.
(e) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.
(f) Move the slider in the directions indicated by the arrows and pull up the lock piece.
NOTICE: Do not damage the boot.
(g) Install the transmission control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE:
^ If the control cable end is excessively pushed up, the shift lever cannot be adjusted.
^ When tightening the nut, confirm that the control cable is properly stretched.
(h) Push in the lock piece.
NOTICE: Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.
(i) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the lever from the N to the D position and moves rearward when moving it to the R position.
If it becomes hard to move the shift lever, readjust the shift lever position.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL NO. 2 SHIFT CABLE GROMMET RETAINER
(a) Pass the transmission control cable assembly from the cabin to the engine compartment.
(b) Install the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer to the transmission control cable assembly.
(c) Install the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the transmission control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
^ Install the floor shift cable with the uneven surface facing up.
^ Securely engage the claws of the floor shift cable.
(b) Connect the control cable to the control cable clamp.
(c) Connect the control cable to the bracket with a new clip.
(d) Install the transmission control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
(e) Push in the lock piece of the transmission control cable.
NOTICE: Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.
HINT: After pushing in the lock piece, make sure that the boot is not deformed.
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUBASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUBASSEMBLY
5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL BATTERY
7. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
8. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
9. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION