Shift lever does not operate smoothly

Probable cause(s)

• Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment
• Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
• Control pin broken
• Control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring worn or damaged
• Control lever worn or damaged
• Parking brake pawl and parking shaft worn or damaged
• Manual valve worn or damaged
• Stator shaft worn or damaged

Notes 

• Inspect the transmission range switch .
• Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the control lever .
• Check the control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring for wear and damage.
• Check the control lever for wear and damage.
• Check the parking brake pawl and the parking shaft for wear and damage. If the parking brake pawl or the parking shaft are worn or damaged, replace them and also check the park gear for wear and damage.
• Check the manual valve for wear and damage.
• Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.