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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Hyundai Accent GL, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Automatic Transaxle Shift Control: Installation: Notes
- Apply a coating of the specified grease to the interior of the bushing.
Specified grease:Β
Chassis grease SAE J310, NLGI No. 0
- Move the shift lever and the transaxle range switch to the N position, and install the control cable.
- When connecting the control cable to the transaxle mounting bracket, install the clip until it contacts the control cable.
- Install the bolt-washer assembly and nut.
- Install the clip pin and self lock pin. (shift lever side).
- Connect the position indicator light connector, the O/D switch connector, the parking position switch connector, normal/economy select switch connector and the shift lock solenoid connector.
- Install the shift lever indicator assembly.
- Apply the specified grease at the place shown in the figure.
Specified grease:Β
Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No. 2
- Place the shift lever in the N position, and then turn the cam adjusting so that the clearance between the cam adjusting and the lever assembly end in within the standard value.
Standard value (A): 15.2-15.9 mm (0.598-0.625 in.)
NOTE: Be sure to face B of the adjusting cam to the push button (driver's side).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
