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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1984HORIZON BASE, 1.6 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 99 (SERVICING - M/T)ADJUSTMENTSHIFT 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. Reverse lock pin (long end down) and insert into same threaded hole while pushing selector shaft into selector housing.
- Remove gear shift knob, retaining nut and pull-up ring. Remove screws attaching center console and remove console. Fabricate 2 adjustment pins from 3/16" diameter rod. See Fig 1 . Install adjustment pins in gear shifter mechanism.
- Loosen crossover and selector cable adjustment screws. Allow both cables to center themselves in the adjustment slot. Retighten cable adjustment set screws to 55 INCH. lbs. (6 N.m).
CAUTION:
Proper torque on crossover and selector cable set screws is very important.
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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.