Selector Lever Cable, Checking And Adjusting: Checking

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Move selector lever to "P" position.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever And Selector Lever Cable

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Pull selector lever cable - 1 - upwards off transmission selector lever - 4 - and lay it down so that the end can move freely.

Fig 2: Attention (Do Not Bend Or Kink Selector Lever Cable)

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Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.

Move selector lever from "P" to "2".
Check front protective sleeve on selector lever cable for damage and replace cable if necessary.
Move selector lever to "P" position.

Selector lever mechanism and selector lever cable must move freely. Replace selector lever cable. Refer to Selector lever cable, removing and installing or repair selector lever mechanism as necessary.

Press selector lever cable onto selector shaft lever using pliers.

Replace securing clip - 3 - if it has been removed.