Selector Lever Cable, Through 02.09

Removing 

-- Move the selector lever into the "S" position.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever In "S" Position

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Loosen the adjusting bolt -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Screw & Lock Washers

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-- Remove the lock washers -A and B-. The lock washers must be replaced when adjusting the cable.

-- Lift the vehicle.

-- The heat shield under the selector mechanism and possibly exhaust system components must be removed to remove the cable and/or selector mechanism. Refer to one of the following:

For diesel engines, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

For gas engines, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , BPY] REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , or CCTA, CBFA] REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Remove the selector housing nuts and housing under the selector lever.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Housing Under Selector Mechanism, Nuts And Cable

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-- Remove the retaining plate on the cable bracket. Always replace the retaining plate.

Fig 4: Identifying Removal Of Retainer

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The selector housing is pushed forward on the cable.

Fig 5: Identifying Selector Housing Is Pushed Forward On Cable

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The locking strap must be pushed forward in order to remove the cable -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Retainer Must Be Pushed Forward In Order To Remove Cable & Pushing Pin Upward At Same Time With Screwdriver

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-- Push the pin upward with a screwdriver at the same time -2-.

-- Insert a screwdriver from underneath while pushing the locking strap forward.

Fig 7: Identifying Screwdriver Inserted While Retainer Pushed Forward

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For Clarity:

• -1- push the strap forward
• -2- push the pin upward

Fig 8: Identifying Retainer Pushed Forward & Pin Pushed Upward

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-- Remove the selector lever cable.

Fig 9: Identifying Removal Of Selector Lever Cable

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Remove the selector housing from the cable

Installing 

Do not grease the cable.

-- Route the selector lever cable making sure it is free of tension. Install is also into the cable bracket on the transmission. Do not secure yet with the lock washers. Do not install it on the ball head.

-- When installing, make sure the selector lever cable is routed correctly.

Fig 10: Identifying Heat Shield Plate

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If the plate underneath is bent, there will be noises. The cable will then flap against the plate.

-- Pay attention to the plate. Push it upward into the tunnel in the -direction of the arrow-.

-- Install the selector housing on the cable.

Fig 11: Installing Selector Lever Cable Into Selector Mechanism

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-- Install the selector lever cable into the selector mechanism.

Fig 12: Identifying Cable Inserted Into Bracket And Pin Inserted Through Eye From Top

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-- Insert the cable into the bracket and then insert the pin through the eye from the top

Install the retaining plate only after having checked the cable for ease of movement. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .

-- Secure the cable with a new retaining plate to the cable bracket on the selector mechanism.

Fig 13: Identifying Cable Secured With New Retainer To Cable Bracket On Selector Mechanism

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-- Install the selector housing, the heat shield and the exhaust system.

Fig 14: Identifying Selector Housing Under Selector Mechanism, Nuts And Cable

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-- Check the cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .