ON-VEHICLE REPAIRS
Various components may be serviced without transaxle removal, depending on application. For servicing of these components, see appropriate component under ADJUSTMENTS and/or REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . For additional information on testing electrical components, see appropriate DIAGNOSIS article.
SHIFT CABLE
Note. Move gearshift lever through all gear positions. If each detent cannot be felt and gearshift lever pointer does not align with each position indicator, adjust shift cable.
Place gearshift lever in "P" position. Ensure transaxle is fully engaged in Park. Loosen shift cable lock nut and place manual shaft in Park. Pull shift cable with a force of 2.2 lbs. (2.98 N.m) in direction of arrow. (Scheme 154) Tighten shift cable lock nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Move gearshift lever from "P" to "1" position. Ensure gearshift lever moves smoothly. Apply grease to contacting areas of gearshift lever and cable.
Scheme 154
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
- Remove shift linkage from manual shaft.
- Set manual shaft in Neutral.
- Loosen PNP switch bolts.
- Insert.16" (4 mm) pin into adjustment holes in both PNP switch and manual shaft assembly as near vertical as possible. (Scheme 155)
- Reinstall any part removed.
- Check continuity of PNP switch. See appropriate DIAGNOSIS article.
