Other Concerns: Shift Lever Efforts High -251/351

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OTHER CONCERNS: SHIFT LEVER EFFORTS HIGH -251/351

Possible Component	Reference/Action
251 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No Electrical Concerns
351 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Brake Shift Interlock
System, solenoid damaged	Refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION or STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Shift Linkage
Cable and bracket damaged, misadjusted, TR misadjusted	Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable adjustment; refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . Adjust transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary.
Case
Manual control outer lever damaged. Manual valve inner lever pin bent, damaged. Manual valve inner lever, spring rod damaged	Manual valve lever shaft retaining pin damaged. Adjust linkage and install manual valve lever shaft retaining pin.