Selector Lever Cable

NOTE:

Check the cable for ease of movement after installing it.

Removing

-- Move the selector lever into the "S" position.

-- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission -1- and pull it out of the bracket -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Disengaged And Removed From Mounting Bracket

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-- Be careful not to bend the cable. Do not use pliers otherwise the tabs could break off.

-- Pry the cable -1- off the ball head on the selector shaft lever -3- using a open end wrench -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Lever/Selector Shaft And 10mm Open-End Wrench

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-- Lift the vehicle.

The heat shield and exhaust system components may need to be removed in order to remove the cables and/or selector mechanism. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD

-- Remove the heat shield.

-- Remove the selector housing under the selector lever.

Fig 3: Identifying Removal Of Selector Lever Cable From Shift Mechanism

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-- Remove the cable from the selector lever. Push the pin up using a screwdriver and push the pin forward -arrows- at the same time.

-- Remove the retainer plate from the cable sleeve. Always replace the retainer plate.

-- Remove the selector lever cable.

Installing

-- Loosen the cable adjustment bolt.

Do not grease the cable.

-- Route the selector lever cable so that it is free of tension and install it into cable bracket on the transmission but do not secure it yet.

-- Clip the selector lever cable into the bracket. Make sure that bracket does not touch the transmission fluid cooler.

Nuts: 8 Nm

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retainer And Bolts

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-- Secure the cable with the pin to the selector lever and to the selector mechanism bracket with new retainer plate.

-- Install the selector housing, the heat shield and the exhaust system.

-- Check the cable after installing it. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .