TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. Oldsmobile Toronado 1986

For 1990-2009 cars

# TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

#### VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1986 Eldorado, Seville

A revised transaxle shift control cable adjustment procedure has been released for all 1986 Eldorado and Seville models. This new adjustment procedure should be listed in the Service Information Manual for reference until the first Service Information Manual revisions are received.

In order to provide more positive shifter operation, adjustments should be performed only with the shifter control and transaxle shift lever (manual shaft) in the low or '1' position. Refer to the following steps.

#### Shift Control Cable Adjustment

1. Place console shift lever in '1' (manual low range).

2. Loosen cable end pin nut at transaxle manual lever arm, refer to Figure 1, Item 4.

3. Position transaxle manual linkage lever arm in the manual first gear position by rotating lever clockwise to the end of travel. Ensure the console shift lever remains in the '1' position.

4. Hold the transaxle manual lever and tighten the cable end pin nut to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.). Tighten by hand only.

5. Ensure freedom of shifter operation in all gear select ranges. If binding exists in any range, recheck adjustment or inspect for a binding cable.

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