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Other Concerns: Shift Lever Efforts High

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OTHER CONCERNS: SHIFT LEVER EFFORTS HIGH

Possible Component Reference/Action
251 - ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, digital TR sensor
  • Carry out on-board diagnostic tests. See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for diagnosis and testing of the PCM.
  • GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
  • Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun on-board diagnostic test.
Shift Cable, Digital TR sensor   
  • Cable system or digital TR sensor damaged, misaligned
Main Control   
  • Screws not tightened to specification
  • Tighten to specification.
  • Separator plate damaged
  • Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new separator plate.
  • Contamination
  • Disassemble and clean.
  • Valve/springs damaged, misassembled, missing, stuck or bore damaged
  • If damaged or parts are missing, install new main control assembly. If misassembled, reassemble correctly. DO NOT stone, file or sand valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
  • Filter damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage, repair as necessary.
Case   
  • Manual control lever assembly damage, manual valve inner lever pin bent, manual valve inner lever damaged, spring rod damaged
  • Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new part.
  • Manual valve lever shaft retaining pin damaged
  • Inspect for damage. If damaged, repair as necessary.