Selector Lever Cable Check
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Check for a misadjustment in selector lever cable by matching the detents in the selector lever with those in the transmission. If they match, the misadjustment is in the indicator. Do not adjust the selector lever cable.
Hydraulic leakage at the manual control valve can cause delay in engagements and/or slipping while operating if the cable is not correctly adjusted. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS article for selector lever cable adjustment.