Grand Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN B (1997)
Shift Cable: Adjustments
3 Speed Automatic
NOTES:
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Lift and rotate the gearshift hand lever into the park (P) gate position and remove the ignition key. This confirms the shift lever is in the gated park
(P) position.
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After confirming the park gate position, turn the ignition switch. If the starter will operate, the park gate position is correct. Clove the shift lever
into the neutral (N) position. If the starter will operate in this position, the linkage is properly adjusted. If the starter fails to operate in either
position, linkage adjustment is required.
PROCEDURE
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and set the parking brake.
2. Place the gearshift lever in park (P) gate position and remove key.
3. Loosen the cable adjustment screw at the transaxle operating lever.
4. Pull the transaxle operating lever fully forward to the park detent position.
5. Release the park brake, then rock the vehicle to assure it is in park lock. Reset the park brake.
6. Tighten the cable adjustment screw to 8 Nm (70 inch lbs.). Gearshift cable should now be properly adjusted.
7. Verify PRNDL indicator still displays the corresponding gear completely. If not, readjustment of PRNDL may be required.
8. Check adjustment by using the preceding procedure.
