Safety Warning
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.
Adjusting the Control Cable
2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Adjusting the Control Cable
- Set room side AT lever (shift lever) and automatic transaxle side manual control lever to "N" position.
- Connect control cable to room side AT lever (shift lever).
- Fix temporary control cable (A) in automatic transaxle side manual control lever.
- Push the control cable (A) lightly to "F" direction shown in illustration below to eliminate the free play.
- Tighten the adjusting nut (B).
Tightening Torque:
9.8-14.7 N.m (1.0-1.5 kgf.m, 7.2-10.8 lb-ft)
- After adjusting, check that this part operates at each range of the manual control lever corresponding to each position of the AT lever (shift lever).
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.