SHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURE

1. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the nut, and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly.

   2. 

      Turn the control shaft lever counterclockwise until it stops. Next, turn the control shaft lever clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.

   3. Move the shift lever to the N position and tighten the nut while lightly pushing the shift lever toward the R position.

      Torque:

      13 N*m  { 130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not push the shift lever too hard.

   4. Check that the shift lever moves smoothly and the shift lever and gear operate correctly.

2. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER OPERATION

   
   

   1. While moving the shift lever from the N position to each position, check that the lever moves smoothly and that the shift position indicator comes on properly according to the shift lever position.

   2. Turn the power switch on (READY) and check the following:

      
      

      1. When the shift lever is moved to the D position, the vehicle moves forward.

      2. When the shift lever is moved to the R position, the buzzer sounds and the vehicle moves in reverse.

         Note

         The vehicle should not move when the shift position indicator is off.