Shifter A/T: Service and Repair

SELECTOR LEVER ASSEMBLY

Remove

1. Select 'P'. Remove ignition key.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to start vehicle with selector cable disconnected, incorrectly adjusted, or selector interlock solenoid overridden.

2. Remove center console.





3. Remove sound deadener pad.





4. Select '1'. Disconnect selector cable from lever.

NOTE: North American and Japanese vehicles are fitted with a gear selector interlock mechanism. To move selector lever from 'P', activate interlock solenoid manually with 3mm screwdriver as shown.





5. Remove 'C' clip securing cable outer to selector lever bracket.
6. If selector lever assembly is to be refitted, mark relationship of lever bracket to transmission tunnel.
7. Disconnect multiplug.
8. Remove 6 bolts securing selector lever assembly to transmission tunnel.
9. Remove selector lever assembly. Collect gasket.

Refit
10. Ensure mating faces are clean.
11. Using a new gasket, position selector lever assembly. Engage cable.
12. Fit bolts, finger tight. Align selector lever assembly with marks.





13. New lever only. Temporarily fit selector knob. Secure with screw. Select 'P'. Adjust position of lever assembly to give dimension 'A' as shown. Dimension A= 100 mm (3.9 inch). Remove selector knob.
14. Tighten selector lever assembly fixings.
15. Connect multiplug.
16. Secure cable lever bracket with 'C' clip.
17. Align cable to lever. Secure with clevis and split pins.
18. Fit sound deadener pad.
19. Fit center console.
20. Engage cable in gearbox abutment bracket. Secure with 'C' clip.
21. Adjust selector cable.