Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Adjustments

Shift Control Cable Adjustment
It is very important to match the shift control lever correctly with the selector lever connection. Place the shift control lever in the P position and check the selector lever connection to see if it is all the way forward. If it is not, proceed with the following adjustment.
1. Remove the battery and battery tray.





2. Remove the floor console.
3. Place the shift control lever in the P position.
4. Loosen the pinch bolt nut on the shift control lever.
5. Place the selector lever connection all the way forward on the transaxle case.
6. Insert the shift control cable into the shift control lever tightly.
7. Secure the shift control cable with the shift control cable adjuster nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
8. Install the floor console.





9. Install the battery and the battery tray.