Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Adjustment

INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. When shifting from the P position to the R position with the ignition switch to ON and brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into the position.
2. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N position to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Control Cable From Shift Lever Retainer
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ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
1. Move the shift lever to N.
2. Slide the slider in the direction shown in the illustration and pull out the lock piece.
3. Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.
  NOTE: Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider locks.
4. After adjusting the shift lever position, check the operation and function of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the position again.
  
  Fig 2: Adjusting Shift Lever Position
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