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Shift Lock Mechanism Check

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  1. Perform the following inspections.
    INSPECTIONS REFERENCE

    INSPECTION PROCEDURE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS CHECK DETAILS (NORMAL OPERATION)
    1 Brake pedal: Not depressed Ignition key position: "ACC" When the selector lever push button is depressed, the selector lever can not be shifted out of the "P" position.
    2 Brake pedal: Depressed When the selector lever push button is depressed, the selector lever can be shifted smoothly to other positions.
    3 Brake pedal: Not depressed When the selector lever push button is depressed, the selector lever can be shifted smoothly from the "R" position to the "P position.
  2. When any of the above shift lock inspection procedures fail, adjust the shift lock cable as follows:
    1. Remove the floor console. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ).
    2. Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
    3. Loosen the lock nut on the shift lock cable.
    4. Adjust the cable so that the end of the shift lock cable is above the red line on the lock cam and tighten the locking nut.

      Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (102 +/- 22 in-lb) 

    5. After adjusting, retest the shift lock cable operation. Replace the shift lock cable if it does not operate properly. (Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS  ).
    6. Install the floor console. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ).
      Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lock Cable And Locking Nut
      G04542575Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
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