Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Special Tools

DT-527-A - Adjuster

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools M20/M32 - Manual Transmission.

1. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement Front Floor Console Replacement.




2. Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock adjusters (1) to release the internal cable assembly, one for each side.




3. Lock the position of the transmission gear control with DT-527-A pin (1) or 5mm drill bit.





Note: The hole of the transmission gear control (2) must be aligned to the hole in the base so the pin (1) can pass thru both. The transmission gear control will be locked in the 1-2 neutral position.

4. lock the position of the shift control lever by rotating the reverse lockout device with the following instructions:

1. Push down on tab (1) and pull up on device (2) to release from installed position.

2. Rotate device 180 degrees so tab (1) is in the rear of the shift control assembly.

3. Secure integral pins (4) in holes located on shifter base by pushing down device (2).

5. Secure adjuster locks (3) by pushing down until locked. One for each cable.

Note: During this procedure DO NOT touch or preload the fixed shift lever as this may cause mis-adjustment to the shift system.

6. Reposition the reverse lockout device with the following instructions:

1. Push down on tab (1) and pull up on device (2) to release from installed position.

2. Rotate device (2) 180 degrees so tab (1) is in the front of the shift control assembly.

3. Push downward on the reverse lockout device (2) until tab (1) snaps into detent.

7. Remove the DT-527-A lock pin or 5mm drill bit from transmission gear control.

8. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement Front Floor Console Replacement.

9. Verify correct operation of the transmission control assembly.