Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
10.
With the shifter in the "PARK" position, remove the interlock cable from the shifter.
NOTE:
Use care not to kink the cable or break the tab on the interlock cable conduit end fitting.
11.
Remove the shifter-to-floor pan attaching nuts (Figure 7).
12.
Remove the old shifter assembly from the vehicle. Discard the old shifter.
13.
Install the new shifter assembly into position.
CAUTION:
Make sure the eyelet of the shifter cable is inside of the shifter housing.
14.
Install the shifter-to-floor pan attaching nuts. Tighten the nuts to 150 in. lbs. (17 Nm).
15.
Install the interlock cable to the shifter housing and connect the cable to the actuator arm.
16.
Connect the shift cable to the shifter.
17.
Adjust the shift cable using the following procedure:
a.
Loosen the gearshift cable adjuster nut at the shifter assembly (Figure 8).
b.
Move the gearshift lever located on the transaxle to the "Park" position.
CAUTION:
The transaxle park sprag must be engaged when adjusting the shift cable. Rock the vehicle to verify that the sprag is engaged.
c.
Place the shift lever in the "Park" position.
d.
Verify that the shift lever and transaxle are both in the "Park" position.
e.
Tighten the adjuster nut to 225 in. lbs. (25 N.m) (Figure 8).
f.
Check adjustment as follows:
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Detent position for neutral and drive should be within limits of the shift lever gate stops.
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Key start must occur only when the shift lever is in the park or neutral positions.
18.
Adjust the ignition/park interlock cable using the following procedure:
a.
Place the shift lever in the "Park" position.
b.
Remove the ignition key from the column lock.
