Park / Neutral Position Switch -- Installation |
1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
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Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
Place a new lock plate and tighten the nut.
- Torque:
- 6.9 N*m{70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf}
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Temporarily install the control shaft lever.
Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
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Remove the control shaft lever.
Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
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Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
- Torque:
- 5.4 N*m{55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}
Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.
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Install the control shaft lever, washer and nut.
- Torque:
- 13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}
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Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
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2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY |
Connect the transmission control cable to the bracket with a new clip.
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Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.
- Torque:
- 15 N*m{150 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}
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3. INSTALL BATTERY |
Install the battery and battery tray.
Install the battery clamp with the bolt and nut.
- Torque:
- Bolt:
- 9.0 N*m{92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf}
- Nut:
- 3.5 N*m{36 kgf*cm, 31 in.*lbf}
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4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- Torque:
- 6.9 N*m{70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf}
5. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION |
When shifting from the P to the R position with the ignition switch on and brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into position.
Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
6. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION |
Move the shift lever to the N position.
Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
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Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
Push the control shaft fully downward.
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Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.
Move the slider in the directions indicated by the arrows and pull up the lock piece.
- NOTICE:
- Do not damage the boot.
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Install the transmission control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
- Torque:
- 15 N*m{150 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- If the control cable end is excessively pushed up, the shift lever cannot be adjusted.
- When tightening the nut, confirm that the control cable is properly stretched.
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Push in the lock piece.
- NOTICE:
- Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.
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Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the lever from the N to the D position and moves rearward when moving it to the R position.
If it becomes hard to move the shift lever, readjust the shift lever position.
7. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
- HINT: