Select Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen manual select cable end nut (1).
Shift select lever to "N".
Align center line (2) on manual shift shaft (3) to "N" reference line (4) as shown in figure.
Tighten manual select cable end nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
1. Manual select cable end nut (a): 19 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 14.0 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 1: Tightening Manual Select B Cable End Nut
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
After select cable was installed, check for the following.
- Push vehicle with selector lever shifted to "P". Vehicle should not move.
- Vehicle can not be driven in "N".
- Vehicle can be driven in "D", "3" and "L".
- Vehicle can be backed in "R".