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Column Shift

NOTE: The transmission shift linkage adjustments must be performed in the order in which they appear.

1. Place transaxle range selector lever in OD (OVERDRIVE) position or D (DRIVE) position on vehicles equipped with a Transmission Control Switch (TCS). A weight of 1.4 kg (3 lbs.) should be hung on the transaxle range selector lever to ensure the lever is located firmly on the OD (OVERDRIVE) or D (DRIVE) position on vehicles equipped with a TCS detent.
2. Loosen manual control lever-to-control cable retaining nut.
3. Move transaxle manual control lever to OVERDRIVE position or D (DRIVE) position on vehicles equipped with a TCS, second detent from most rearward position.
4. Tighten retaining nut to 17-23 Nm (13-17 ft. lbs.). Check operation of transaxle in each transmission range position. Make sure that park mechanism and Transmission Range (TR) sensor are functioning properly.