Shift Linkage: Adjustments

Shift Linkage (S/T):

Fig.1

Shift Positions:

Fig.2


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^ Apply the parking brake.

1. Loosen the bolt (209).

2. Put the column selector lever in the "N" (Neutral) position.

^ Put the lever in the neutral gate, do not use the indicator to find the neutral position.

3. Put the transmission in neutral.

^ Move the shift lever (A) (Fig.1) to the forward position, then back to the second detent) (Fig.2).

4. Hold the rod (206) tightly in the swivel (207).

Tighten

^ Bolt (209) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

Inspect

5. Put the column selector lever in the "P" (Park) position.

6. Check the adjustment.

^ The column selector lever must go into all positions.

^ The engine must start in the "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) positions only. Adjust if needed, refer to "Shift Indicator Adjustment".

Caution: With the selector lever in the "Park" position, the parking pawl should freely engage within the rear (reaction) internal gear lugs or output ring gear lugs and prevent the vehicle from rolling, which could cause personal injury.

7. Align the indicator, if needed.

8. Release the parking brake.