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Other Concerns: Shift Lever Efforts High

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OTHER CONCERNS: SHIFT LEVER EFFORTS HIGH SPECIFICATION

Possible Component Reference/Action
237 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
  • No electrical concerns
 
37- HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Shift Linkage (Internal, External) 
  • Damaged or out of adjustment
  • Inspect and repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment as described in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS
Manual Lever 
  • External retaining pin damaged, nut loose, detent spring-bent, damaged; or park mechanism damaged, improper lever used
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Main Control Valve Body 
  • Manual valve stuck
  • Inspect. Install new components as necessary.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
Brake Shift Interlock 
 
  • Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .