Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Removal/Installation





WARNING
^ MAKE SURE LACKS AND SAFETY STANDS ARE PLACED PROPERLY AND HOIST BRACKETS ARE ATTACHED TO CORRECT POSITIONS ON THE ENGINE.
^ APPLY PARKING BRAKE AND BLOCK REAR WHEELS, SO CAR WILL NOT ROLL OFF STANDS AND FALL ON YOU WHILE WORKING UNDER IT.

1. Remove the front console.
2. Remove the lock pin from the cable adjuster.
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the cable bracket and cable guide.
4. Remove the exhaust pipe A and center beam.
5. Remove the engine stiffener.
6. Remove the torque converter cover and cable holder.
7. Remove the shift cable by removing the cotter pin, control lever pin and control lever roller from the control lever.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the cable when removing it.

8. Install the shift cable in the reverse order or removal.

NOTE: On reassembly, check the cable adjustment.