Transmission Control Cable Adjustment

Transmission. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Eb61 Manual Transaxle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. ADJUST TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

Transmission Control Cable -- Adjustment



1. ADJUST TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
HINT:
  1. After the shift lever or the shift cable is replaced, be sure to adjust the transmission control cable assembly.
  2. If the shift lever does not move (or the shift lever is difficult to move) to the 1st or 2nd position, or if it is possible to move the shift lever to reverse without pulling up the slider shaft, the length of the cable must be adjusted.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Eb61 Manual Transaxle.Manual Transaxle System.Transmission Control Cable  Adjustment
  1. To release the lock (lock condition to lock release condition).

    HINT:
    While holding the shift lever in the reverse direction, lock the cable length adjustment mechanism of the select cable.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Eb61 Manual Transaxle.Manual Transaxle System.Transmission Control Cable  Adjustment
  1. Align the hole of the select outer lever with the hole in the transmission.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Insert a bolt into the aligned holes to fix the select outer lever in place.

    NOTICE:
    Do not push in the bolt forcefully (avoid case damage).
    HINT:
    1. Use a bolt with a diameter of 6 mm (0.236 in.) and a length of at least 16 mm (0.630 in.).
    2. Depending on the actual bolt diameter, it may be difficult to insert the bolt. In that case, as there is some variation in actual bolt diameters, use a 6.0 mm (0.236 in.) bolt with a comparatively small diameter.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Eb61 Manual Transaxle.Manual Transaxle System.Transmission Control Cable  Adjustment
  1. Turn the shift lever in the reverse direction without pulling up the slider shaft.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Eb61 Manual Transaxle.Manual Transaxle System.Transmission Control Cable  Adjustment
  1. While holding the shift lever in the reverse direction, lock the cable length adjustment mechanism of the select cable.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the bolt to free the select outer lever.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. for new shift lever:
    Remove the stopper pin and dispose of it.