2007 Lexus GX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Cable: Adjustment

  1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION 
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Assembly Nuts
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    1. When shift from P to R position only with ignition switch ON and depress brake pedal, make sure that the shifting lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated.
    2. When starting engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D position and moves rearward when shifting to R position.
  2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION 
    Fig 2: Adjusting Shift Lever Position
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    1. Loosen the nut. (1 mm MAX)
    2. Be sure to position the outer lever of the transmission in N position.
      3. Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lever In N Position
      G05261355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Put the shift lever in N position, and fasten the shift cable temporarily.
    4. Push the shift cable end into the rear side of the vehicle approx. 1 kgf of force and then fasten the shift cable completely with the specified torque.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9.0 ft.*lbf) 

    NOTE: Put the shift lever in N position, and check that shifting to D position has less looseness than shifting it to P position.

    HINT:

    • Hands can be released after pushing into the shift cable end.
    • Perform the final fastening so as not to move the shift cable as much as possible.
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