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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1984HORIZON BASE, 1.6 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 108 (SERVICING - M/T)ADJUSTMENTSSHIFT LINKAGECABLE-OPERATED TRANSAXLE
1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 A
Cable-Operated Transaxle
1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Cable-Operated Transaxle
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- Place transaxle in Neutral position. Working over left front fender, remove lock pin from transaxle selector shaft housing. See Fig 1 .
- Invert lock pin (long end down) and insert into same threaded hole while pushing selector shaft into selector housing. When hole in selector shaft aligns with lock pin, insert lock pin in housing. Selector shaft will be locked in Neutral position.
- Remove gearshift knob, retaining nut and pull-up ring. Remove center console. An adjusting screw tool (with left-hand threads) is taped to shifter support bracket. Remove tool from bracket. Loosen crossover and selector cable adjustment screws.
- Insert and tighten adjusting screw tool to 20 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). See Fig 2 . Retighten cable adjustment set screws to 70 INCH. lbs. (8 N.m).
- Remove adjusting screw tool and fasten to support bracket. Remove lock pin from selector shaft housing, and reinstall lock pin upside down (long end up) into selector shaft housing. Tighten lock pin to 105 INCH lbs. (12 N.m). Check for shift into 1st and Reverse. Check for lock-out function in Reverse.
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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.