B2300 Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.3L VIN A (1997)
Shift Cable: Adjustments
1. Place the selector lever in the overdrive position.
2. Hang a three pound weight on the selector lever.
3. Raise the vehicle on a vehicle hoist.
4. Pry the selector cable from the manual shaft lever.
5. Release the lock-tab on the top side of the selector cable by pushing down on the two tangs and unlock the adjuster body.
6. Make sure the selector cable moves freely by moving the selector cable back and forth the full adjustment length four or five times to remove any
dirt.
7. Shift the transmission into overdrive. Move the manual shaft lever all the way counterclockwise and then forward three detent positions.
8. Hold the selector cable fitting and push the cab e rearward until the end lines up with the manual shaft lever.
9. Connect the selector cable to the manual lever shaft.
10. Push up on the lock-tab to lock the adjuster body in the correct position. Make sure the locator tab is properly seated in the bracket.
11. Make sure the cable is properly routed and secured.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Adjust the selector lever indicator.
14. Remove the three pound weight from the selector lever.
15. After adjustment. check the transmission engagement in all detent positions and readjust if necessary.
