Gearshift Linkage: Quantum
- Shift transaxle into 1st gear. Push gearshift lever to left stop. Release lever. Lever must spring back 1/4-3/8" (5-10 mm) to right.
- Shift into 5th gear. Push gearshift lever to right stop. Release lever. Lever must spring back 1/4-3/8" (5-10 mm) to left.
- If lever does not react as described, remove center console. Loosen retaining bolts, move gearshift lever housing slightly sideways in slots. Tighten bolts. If this adjustment does not correct hard shifting, proceed to step 4).
- Place gearshift lever in Neutral. From under vehicle, loosen shift rod clamp nut so shift finger slides freely on shift rod. See Figure . Remove shift lever knob and rubber boot.
- Loosen gearshift lever housing bolts, align round centering holes and tighten bolts. Install Linkage Adjustment Gauge (3057) with locating pin toward front. See Fig 1 . Push shift lever to "5/R" gear position of gauge. Tighten lower knurled knob on gauge.
- Move shift lever and slide to right stop. Tighten upper knurled knob on gauge. Push shift lever into "3/4" gear position of gauge. Adjust shift rod and finger with transaxle in Neutral. Tighten shift rod clamp nut and remove gauge.
- Place gearshift lever in 1st gear, press to left stop and release. Shift lever must spring back to right. Place lever in 5th gear, push shift lever to right stop and release. Shift lever must spring back to left.
- If gearshift lever does not spring back as indicated, move gearshift lever housing slightly sideways in slots. Ensure all gears engage easily and without jamming, particularly reverse gear stop. Install shift boot and lever knob.NOTE: All 4WD transaxle linkage adjustment should be performed only when gearshift lever adjustment cannot be corrected or after a repair which involved loosening shift rod clamp.