Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Adjustments

A/T POSITION


Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION
1. Place selector lever in "P" position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
2. Check that selector lever can be shifted to other than "P" position when brake pedal is depressed. Also check that selector lever can be shifted from "P" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
3. Shift the selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
4. Confirm that the selector lever stops at each position by feeling the engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check whether or not the actual position the selector lever matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the A/T body.





5. The method of operating the lever to individual positions correctly is shown in the figure.
6. When selector button is pressed in "P", "R", or "N" position without applying forward/backward force to selector lever, check button operation for sticking.
7. Confirm that the back-up lamps illuminate only when lever is placed in the "R" position. Confirm that the back-up lamps does not illuminate when selector lever is pushed against "R" position in the "P" or "N" position.
8. Confirm that the engine can only be started with the selector lever in the "P" and "N" positions. (With selector lever in the "P"
position, engine can be started even when selector lever is moved forward and backward.)
9. Make sure that A/T is locked completely in "P" position.
10. When selector lever is set to manual shift gate, make sure that manual mode is displayed on combination meter.
In addition, a set shift position must be changed when the selector lever is shifted to the "+" or "-" side in the manual mode. (Only while driving.)

ADJUSTMENT





1. Loosen nut (Black Arrow).
2. Place manual lever and selector lever in "P" position.
3. While pressing lower lever (A) of A/T shift selector assembly toward rear of vehicle (in "P" position direction), tighten nut to specified torque. Exploded View.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to touch the control rod while pressing lower lever of A/T shift selector assembly.

NOTE:
Press lower lever of A/T shift selector assembly with a force of approximately 1 kg (9.8 N).