Gear Shift Cable Adjustment

Remove the center floor console to gain access to the gear shift cable under the gear shift assembly. Refer to CONSOLE, FLOOR, REMOVAL .
Set the parking brake.
Place the Powertech transmission and the shifter lever into NEUTRAL. This can be done with the key in the "Run" position and viewing the PRND. (Engine should not be running.)

Fig 1: Shift Cable Adjustment Screw
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Loosen the cable adjustment screw, but don't remove it.
Push shift lever forward, without depressing the knob button, until it hits the gate stop to ensure shifter is in N position.
The cable will settle into its natural position which should be near the center of the adjustment slot.
Tighten the adjusting screw to 8 +/-1 N.m (70 in. lb.).
Verify the shift lever can place the transaxle into PARK and the other gears.
Install the floor console. Refer to CONSOLE, FLOOR, INSTALLATION .