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Gearshift Cable

Fig 1: Gearshift and Park Lock Cable at Shifter Assembly
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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
2 - ADJUSTMENT NUT
3 - SHIFT CABLE
4 - SHIFT CABLE ATTACHMENT
5 - PARK LOCK CABLE
  1. From under the hood, route the gearshift cable (3) through the dash panel and toward the shifter assembly. See Fig 1.
  2. From under the hood, install the grommet to the dash panel.
  3. Engage the gearshift cable retainer (4) into the notch in the shifter assembly.
  4. Install the gearshift cable (3) onto the shift lever pin.
  5. Loosen the cable adjustment nut (2), if necessary.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shift Cable & Bracket
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  6. Raise vehicle.
  7. Verify that the transmission is in the PARK position by trying to rotate the propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft rotates, move the transmission manual shift lever to the full rearward position and turn the propeller shaft until the PARK system is engaged.
  8. Route the gearshift cable (3) through the mounting bracket (4). See Fig 2.
  9. Engage the gearshift cable (3) eyelet onto the transmission manual shift lever.
    Fig 3: Gearshift and Park Lock Cable at Shifter Assembly
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    1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
    2 - ADJUSTMENT NUT
    3 - SHIFT CABLE
    4 - SHIFT CABLE ATTACHMENT
    5 - PARK LOCK CABLE
  10. Lower vehicle.
  11. Verify that the shifter is in the PARK position.
  12. Tighten the adjustment nut (2) to 30 N.m (265 in. lbs.). See Fig 3.
  13. Verify correct shifter operation.
  14. If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and install the bolts to hold the shield to the shifter assembly.
  15. Install the floor console. Refer to INSTALLATION . Install lower instrument panel components. Refer to INSTALLATION . And install dash panel insulation pad, as necessary.