Cable Linkage

Fig. 7 Lock pin removal & installation:

Fig. 8 Adjusting rod-type gear shift linkage:

Fig. 9 Cable operated gearshift linkage. 1982---83 models w/4-135 engine:

1. Remove lock pin from transaxle selector shaft housing.
2. Reverse lock pin so long end is down, and insert lock pin into same threaded hole while pushing selector shaft in 1--2 neutral position.
3. Remove gearshift knob, retaining nut and pull-up ring.
4. On all models except Daytona and Laser, remove console attaching screws and console.
5. On Daytona and Laser models, remove console as follows:
a. Remove front seat assemblies.
b. Remove 2 forward console bezel attaching screws and bezel.
c. Remove carpet retaining clips from console.
d. Remove console attaching bolts and screws.
e. Disconnect electrical connectors from console, then remove console from vehicle.

Fig. 11 Cable adjusting pins:

6. On all models, fabricate 2 cable adjusting pins as shown.

Fig. 12 Adjusting selector cable:

7. Adjust selector cable and torque adjusting screw to 60 inch lbs. (7 Nm) on 1982---83 models. The selector cable adjusting screw must be properly torqued.

Fig. 13 Adjusting crossover cable:

8. Adjust crossover cable and torque adjusting screw to 60 inch lbs. (7 Nm) on 1982---83 models. The crossover cable adjusting screw must be properly torqued.
9. Remove lock pin from selector shaft housing and reinstall lock pin so long end is up in selector shaft housing.
10. Check for proper operation and reinstall console, pull-up ring, retaining nut and gearshift knob. High shift effort or gear blockage on Daytona and Laser models, and 1985---88 Lancer and LeBaron GTS models with 5 speed manual transaxle, may be caused by improper shifter crossover adjustment. To check crossover adjustment place selector in third gear and, with engine off, make rapid shifts between second and third gears while applying moderate (approximately 20 lbs.) preload toward reverse/neutral position. Place selector in second gear and make slow shifts between first and second gears while applying minimal crossover preload toward reverse/neutral position. Obstruction or total blockage of a gear during above tests, after initial synchronizer line-up, indicates an improperly adjusted crossover gate. Adjust crossover using the following procedure:
a. Shift transaxle into first gear. Leave transaxle in first gear throughout adjustment procedure.
b. Slide driver's seat fully rearward and remove carpet pad from left side of floor console.
c. Locate crossover adjusting screw through left side opening of console.
d. Loosen adjusting screw until shift lever is free in crossover direction.
e. Push shift lever toward reverse until lever contacts reverse lockout, then move lever away from reverse toward fifth gear approximately 1/8 inch.
f. Hold position of shift lever and torque adjusting screw to 55 inch lbs.
g. Replace carpet, then recheck operation of shifter.