Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Replacement

Special Tools

J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Battery Tray Replacement).
2. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.




3. Using the J 36346 , disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the transaxle range switch lever (4).
4. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs (2) and remove the shift control cable from the shift control cable bracket (3).




5. Remove the transaxle range selector lever nut and lever.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the transaxle range selector lever and lever nut and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).




2. Install the shift control cable (2) to the shift control cable bracket (3). Ensure the shift control cable retaining tabs fully engage the shift control cable bracket.
3. Connect the shift control cable (1) to the transaxle range switch lever (4).
4. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Battery Tray Replacement).