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Gearshift Lever: B-Series

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CAUTION: Do not adjust shifter cable in any position other than Drive.
  1. Place gearshift lever in Drive. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight on gear selector lever. Move gear selector to first gear position, then back 2 detents to Drive. Hang an 8 lb. (3.6 kg) weight on gear selector lever. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect shifter cable from manual control lever. Pull out lock tab on shifter cable. Remove shifter cable from manual control lever. Place manual control lever in Drive position.
  2. Rotate manual control lever fully counterclockwise, then rotate manual control lever clockwise to 2 detents to "D" position. Connect shifter cable to manual control lever. Push up on lock tab to lock cable in adjusted position. Remove weight from gear selector lever. Move gear selector lever through all positions, ensuring transmission is at full detent in each position.