For 1990-2009 cars only
Adjustment Procedure
- Ensure that the shift cable is not restricted.
- Ensure that the steering column shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Ensure that the transmission is in the mechanical neutral position.
- Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission control lever ball stud.
- Rotate the transmission control lever clockwise until it reaches the full clockwise stop position.
- Move the shift lever counterclockwise two detents.
- Release the locking tab that secures the shift cable to the transmission bracket.
- Ensure that the tab remains positioned OUT.
- Pull the cable end completely forward and release it. (When the cable is pulled completely forward and released, the adjustment spring will position the cable to its most rearward position.)
- Connect the end of the shift cable to the transmission shift lever stud ball.
- Press the locking tab IN in order to secure the shift cable to the transmission bracket.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check for proper operation of the shift cable.
