Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Adjustment

INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. When shifting from P to R position only with ignition switch ON and brake pedal, make sure that the shifting lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated.
2. When starting engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D position and moves rearward when shifting to R position.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Outer Of Transmission Control Cable Assembly
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ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 2: 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 3: Returning Control Shaft Lever Notches To N Position
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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.
  Torque: 13 N*m (132.6 kgf*cm, 9.5 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.