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Transmission Control Cable: Installation: Installation
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY NOTE:
Before installing the transmission control cable assembly, check that the park/neutral position switch and shift lever are in neutral.
- Put the transmission control cable assembly into the cabin and connect the transmission control cable assembly with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
- Connect the transmission control cable support with the bolt.
Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
- Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the bracket with a new clip.
- Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the transmission control cable assembly.
- Turn the nut of the transmission control cable approximately 270° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, securely push the stopper in all the way.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Stopper *2 Nut *a Push - - - Install the outer part of the transmission control cable assembly to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Stopper *2 Nut *3 Shift Lever Retainer *4 Spring *a Push - - HINT:
If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper again.
- Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to pull out the lock piece.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Lock Piece *a Side View *b Bottom View *c Push - Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire inner circumference of the hole at the end of the transmission control cable assembly.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Lock Piece *2 Lithium soap base glycol grease - Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Lock Piece *2 Adjuster Case *a Push
- Turn the nut of the transmission control cable approximately 270° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, securely push the stopper in all the way.
- Put the transmission control cable assembly into the cabin and connect the transmission control cable assembly with the 2 nuts.
- INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
- Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
- Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator with the 3 nuts.
- INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR CENTER BRACE . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP AND HOSE . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
- INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
- INSTALL CONSOLE BOX . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
- INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION See step 1
- ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION See step 2
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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.