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, Digital TR Sensor
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted	Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable adjustment; refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . Adjust transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary.
Brake shift interlock system, solenoid damaged	Refer to the appropriate brake article.
Manual Lever
Retaining pin damaged, nut loose, detent spring bent or damaged or Park mechanism damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Main Controls
Manual valve stuck or damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Bolts not tightened to specifications	Tighten bolts to specifications.