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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 168 (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT))SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Shift Cable Adjustment

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Shift Cable Adjustment

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Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Move the shift lever to N.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable End
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Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the corner (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the shift lever bracket base (E). Then slide the socket holder to remove the shift cable from the bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (F).

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable
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Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back two steps so that the shift position is in N. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.

Fig 3: Pulling Shift Cable
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the N indicator comes on.

Fig 4: Identifying Five And Six Position Transmission Indicator
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Place the shift lever in N (A), then insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in) pin (B) into the positioning holes (C) on the shift lever bracket base and into the positioning hole on the shift lever. Use only a 6.0 mm pin that is free of burrs.

Fig 5: Inserting Pin Into Positioning Holes
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Check that the shift lever is secured in N.
Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) to place the corner (C) on the holder opposite the opening (D) in the shift lever bracket base (E). Align the holder with the opening in the bracket, then slide the holder into the bracket. Install the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole with the square fitting (H) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder a quarter turn until the holder stops to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (I).

Fig 6: Installing Shift Cable
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Check that the shift cable end is properly installed on the mounting stud.

Fig 7: Identifying Shift Cable Position
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If the cable end is out of position on the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the bracket, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable in on the bracket. If the cable end rides on the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud and align the square fitting with the hole.
Secure the shift cable end with the nut (A).

Fig 8: Shift Cable End Nut With Torque Specifications And Pin
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Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in) pin (B) that was installed to hold the shift lever.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
Shift the shift lever to P, and check that the shift lock works properly. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases, and also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back into P.
Install the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).