2001 Hyundai Accent GL, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transaxle Shift Control: Installation: Notes

  1. Apply a coating of the specified grease to the interior of the bushing.

    Specified grease:Β 

    Chassis grease SAE J310, NLGI No. 0

    Fig 1: Applying Grease To Interior Of Bushing
    G01171496Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Move the shift lever and the transaxle range switch to the N position, and install the control cable.
    Fig 2: Installing Control Cable
    G01171497Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. When connecting the control cable to the transaxle mounting bracket, install the clip until it contacts the control cable.
    Fig 3: Installing Clip
    G01171498Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the bolt-washer assembly and nut.
    Fig 4: Installing Bolt-Washer Assembly & Nut
    G01171499Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the clip pin and self lock pin. (shift lever side).
    Fig 5: Installing Clip Pin And Self Lock Pin (Shift Lever Side)
    G01171500Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. 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.
  7. Install the shift lever indicator assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing Shift Lever Indicator Assembly
    G01171501Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Apply the specified grease at the place shown in the figure.

    Specified grease:Β 

    Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No. 2

    Fig 7: Removing Shifter Lever Knob Assembly
    G01171502Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  9. 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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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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