24 10 018 Adjusting Selector Lever (AISIN)

IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in gear teeth noises be transmitted into the passenger compartment.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove air intake filter housing. See INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N12) or INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N14) .
Remove intake filter housing gaiter.
Move selector lever to "P" position.

Insert end of shift cable into locating sleeve (1) of selector lever.

Insert shift cable in holder.

Secure shift cable with clip to retaining bracket (2).

Move selector lever to "P" position (in counterclockwise direction).

Fig 1: Identifying Sleeve And Bracket

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Grip nut (1) and tighten down nut (2).

NOTE: Press against end of shift cable shortly before tightening down screw.

Tightening torque 24 11 8AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Nut

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