Diagnostic Routine 251/351 - Other Concerns: Shift Lever Efforts High

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OTHER CONCERNS: SHIFT LEVER EFFORTS HIGH

Possible Component	Reference/Action
251 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No Electrical Concerns
351 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Shift Linkage (Internal, External)
Damaged or out of adjustment	Inspect and repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment as described in SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT . After adjusting the linkage, verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Manual Lever
External Retaining Pin - damaged, Nut - loose, Detent Spring - bent, damaged; or Park Mechanism - damaged, incorrect lever used	Inspect and repair or install new as required.
Main Control Valve Body
Manual Valve - stuck	Inspect and repair or install new as necessary.
Bolts out of torque specification.	Tighten bolts to specification
Brake Shift Interlock
	Refer to BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ACTUATOR .