GEAR SHIFT LEVER
The gearshift lever system is a parallel link type whose stay is rubber-mounted.
Identifying Gear Shift Lever Components. Scheme 316
Scheme 317
- The selector lever moves through seven positions. Since movement of the lever is restricted by gates in the guide and a pin on the lever, it can always be retained correctly in a desired position. Before shifting the lever from P to R, 3 to 2, N to R or R to P, a button on the lever is pressed to unlock the lever.
- For connecting the selector lever and the transmission, a push-pull cable is employed.
- The newly installed detent arm ensures more punctual selector lever operation.
- For base plate, a plastic one is used. (Scheme 317): Identifying Select Lever Components
General
To increase safety during "standing start", a shift lock system is utilized to prevent shifting of the selector lever from "P" to any other position unless the brake pedal is depressed. This system is also provided with a key interlock which prevents removal of the ignition key from the key cylinder unless the selector lever is set at "P".
Identifying Shift Lock System (With Key Interlock) Components. Scheme 318
Shift Lock System
The selector lever can be moved from "P" to any other position in the following cases
The brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key set at "ON" or "START". The ignition key can be rotated from the "ACC" to the "LOCK" position and then removed from its key cylinder only when the selector lever is set at "P".
Identifying Shift Lock System Components. Scheme 319
Note. This figure shows the selector lever locked at "P". The selector lever is moved "P" from any other position while the pin is controlled the lock plate.
Scheme 320
Scheme 321
- When the selector lever is set at any position other than "P", the solenoid pin is ready for operation so that the interlock lever comes in contact with the rotator which turns together with the key plate. Thus, the ignition key is prevented from rotating up to the "LOCK" position. (Scheme 320): Identifying Key Interlock Components (1 Of 2)
- When the selector lever is moved to "P", P position switch in the selector lever assembly turned ON, and the solenoid pin moves to the release position so that the lever spring disengages the interlock lever from the rotator's stopper. As a result, the key plate can be rotated to the "LOCK" position. The key plate can be inserted into or removed from the "LOCK" position only. (Scheme 321): Identifying Key Interlock Components (2 Of 2)