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Miata & MX-5

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  1. Remove rear console, gearshift selector knob, sleeve, and indicator panel. Loosen locknut on gearshift selector lever. See Fig 1. Place gearshift selector lever in Park, by pushing adjustment lever forward.
  2. Adjust lever so clearance between guide plate and guide pin are within tolerances, with push rod slightly depressed. See Fig 2. Move gearshift selector from Neutral to Drive. Verify same clearance is between guide plate and guide pin. Install indicator panel, sleeve, gearshift selector knob and rear console.
Fig 1: Identifying Gearshift Selector Components (Miata)
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Fig 2: Adjusting Gearshift Selector Cable (Miata)
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