Floor Shift ASSY: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. When shifting from P to R position only with ignition switch ON and brake pedal, make sure that the shifting lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated.
2. When starting engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D position and moves rearward when shifting to R position.
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Lever Position (1 Of 2)
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2. Push the control shaft fully downward.
3. Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to N position.
4. Set the shift lever to N position.
5. While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position side, tighten the shift lever nut.
  Torque: 14.7 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Adjusting Shift Lever Position (2 Of 2)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the leave from N to D position and moves rearward when shifting to R position.