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Test Procedure

Fully apply parking brake and ensure engine is at proper idle speed with A/C off. Move selector lever from "N" to "D" position. Using stopwatch, measure time lag from moving selector lever until shock is felt. In same manner, measure time lag of "N" to "R" selector lever movement. See TIME LAG TEST SPECIFICATIONS  table.

TIME LAG TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Selector Lever Position Time
"N" To "D" Less Than 1.2 Second
"N" To "R" Less Than 1.5 Second