Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The selector cable does not have any adjustment capabilities.
11. Adjust crossover cable as follows:
a. Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at shifter (Fig. 102).
b. The gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever are spring-loaded and self-centering. Alignment pins used in the past are not required
anymore. Allow gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever to relax in their neutral positions. To ensure the gearshift lever is in the
proper position, place the shifter in 3rd or 4th gear if necessary. Torque adjustment screw to 8 Nm (70 inch lbs.). Care must be taken to avoid
moving the shift mechanism off-center during screw tightening.
c. Perform functional check by shifting transaxle into all gears.
12. Install center console assembly (Fig. 95). Verify that boot is not pinched at console opening before tightening.
13. Install knob/boot assembly to shifter lever, align knob to three o'clock position, push knob down to engage spring and rotate counter clockwise to
secure (Fig. 94).
14. Locate boot to console at forward tab and secure with retaining tabs.
15. Return shifter boot to its original position (seated around knob lip).
16. Install the air cleaner/throttle body assembly (Fig. 98) (Fig. 94) as follows:
a. Connect the accelerator and speed control (if equipped) cables to the air cleaner/throttle body assembly
b. Install assembly into position, making sure the air cleaner locating slot is engaged to the battery bracket tab, and tighten fasteners to 14 Nm
(120 inch lbs.) torque.
c. Verify throttle body duct is fully seated to intake manifold and tighten clamp to 5 Nm (40 inch lbs.) torque.
d. Connect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
e. Connect Proportional Purge Solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
17. Connect battery negative cable.
