Shift Linkage: Adjustments

Fig. 4 Lock pin removal & installation:

Fig. 5 Gear shift linkage:

Fig. 6 Cable adjusting pins:

1. Remove lock pin from transaxle selector shaft housing.
2. Reverse lock pin so long end is facing downward, then insert lock pin into same threaded hole while pushing selector shaft into selector housing. This locks selector in 1-2 neutral position.
3. Remove gearshift knob, retaining nut and pull-up ring.
4. Remove boot assembly from console, then the console.
5. Fabricate two cable adjusting pins as shown. Pin diameter should be 3/16 inch on 1984---85 models and 5/32 inch on 1986---87 models.

Fig. 4 Lock pin removal & installation:

Fig. 7 Adjusting selector cable:

Fig. 8 Adjusting crossover cable:

6. Adjust selector cable and torque adjusting screw to 55 inch lbs. The selector cable adjusting screw must be properly torqued.
7. Adjust crossover cable and torque adjusting screw to 55 inch lbs. The crossover cable adjusting screw must be properly torqued.
8. Install console and boot assembly, then the pull-up ring, retaining nut and gearshift knob. Apply suitable locking compound to retaining nut and tighten finger tight plus one turn.
9. Remove lock pin from selector shaft housing, then reinstall lock pin so long end is up in selector shaft housing. Torque lock pin to 105 inch lbs.
10. Check for proper operation.