SHIFT LEVER ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

   
   

   1. When moving the shift lever from P to R with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, check that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.

   2. Start the engine and check that the vehicle moves forward when the shift lever is moved from N to D and moves rearward when the shift lever is moved to R.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly or adjust the transmission control cable assembly.

2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK OPERATION

   
   

   1. Move the shift lever to P.

   2. Turn the engine switch off.

   3. Check that the shift lever cannot be moved from P to any other position.

   4. Turn the engine switch on (IG), depress the brake pedal, and check that the shift lever can be moved from P to any other position.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the shift lever assembly.

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3. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION

   
   

   1. Turn the engine switch off.

   2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws to remove the shift lever cap from theshift lever assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the shift lever cap and shift lever assembly.

   3. When moving the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the shift lever can be moved from P to any other position.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the shift lever assembly.

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