Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment
- Position the transmission shift control lever into park.
- Apply the park brake.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove the end of the range selector cable from the range selector lever ball stud.
- Position the transmission range selector lever to park. Rotate the range select lever clockwise until it reaches the full mechanical stop position.
- Slide the locking tab retainer to the side.
- Release the locking tab.
- Install the end of the range selector cable to the range selector lever ball stud.
- Engage the locking tab without disturbing the cable. This sets the adjustment.
- Slide the locking tab retainer over the locking tab.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the transmission for proper operation.
- Release the parking brake.
Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment
Important: The following procedure is for vehicles that have not had the switch removed or replaced. If the switch has been removed or replaced, refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement for the proper adjustment procedure.
- Apply the parking brake.
- The engine must start in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) positions only.
- Check the switch for proper operation. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows
- Place the transmission range selector in the N (Neutral) position.
- With an assistant in the drivers seat, raise the vehicle.
- Loosen the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
- With the vehicle in the N (Neutral) position, rotate the switch while the assistant attempts to start the engine.
- Following a successful start, turn the engine off. CAUTION: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) .
- Tighten the bolts securing the switch to the transmission. Tighten Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the switch for proper operation. The engine must start in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) positions only.
- Replace the park/neutral position switch if proper operation can not be achieved. Refer to «Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement»(ref-174512-S40498752302005040600000) .