Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Adjustment

INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. 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.
2. 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.
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut
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2. Push the control shaft fully downward.
3. Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.
  
  Fig 2: Positioning Control Shaft Lever
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4. 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.
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Transmission Control Cable
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  Torque: 15 N*m (150 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - 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.
5. 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.