Gearshift Cable: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install cable assy. into floor pan tunnel hole and secure grommet. If necessary, use a synthetic based lubricant to aid in grommet installation.
- Position cable into retainer clip and tighten clip to secure cable. Route cable up towards transaxle shift lever. See Figure.
- Lower vehicle.
- Install cable to transaxle and tighten screw to 14 N.m (125 in. lbs.). See Figure.
- Install cable to transaxle shift lever. See Figure.
- Connect cable to shifter conduit bracket and shift pin. Install cable retaining clip. See Figure.
- Verify transaxle shift lever and floor shifter lever are in the PARK position.
- Tighten cable adjuster nut to 23 N.m (200 in. lbs.). See Figure.
- Install center console assembly. See Figure.
- Install gearshift bezel. See Figure.
- Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to 2 N.m (20 in.lbs.). See Figure.
- Verify proper cable adjustment. Engine starter should only engage in PARK and NEUTRAL gear shifter positions. If adjustment is required, (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE - ADJUSTMENTS)