Horizon L4-97 1.6L SOHC (1984)
C.
Routing
Cables are to be routed above the heat shield away from the exhaust system and forward of the speedometer cable.
D.
Don't Repair Stripped Gearshift Knob
If you find that the threads in the gearshift lever knob are stripped, do not attempt to repair them with an adhesive; the knob will work loose
again. Replace with a new gearshift knob with metal threaded insert.
II.Manual Transaxle Linkage System - Rod Operated
A.
Replace
When it is necessary to disassemble linkage rods from levers which use plastic grommets as retainers, the grommets should be replaced with new
grommets. Use a prying tool to force rod from grommet in lever, then cut away old grommet. Use pliers to snap new grommet into lever and rod
into grommet.
B.
Adjustment
1.
Working over left front fender, remove the lock pin from the transaxle selector shaft housing.
2.
Reverse the lock pin (so that long end is down) and insert into same threaded hole while pushing the selector shaft into the selector housing.
A hole in the selector shaft will align with the lock pin, allowing the lock pin to be screwed into the housing. This operation locks the selector
shaft in the 1-2 neutral position.
3.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
4.
Loosen the clamp bolt that secures the gearshift tube to the gearshift connector.
5.
Check to see that the gearshift connector slides and turns freely in the gearshift tube.
6.
Position the shifter mechanism connector assembly so that the isolator is contacting the upstanding flange and the rib on the isolater is aligned
fore and aft with the hole in the blockout bracket. Hold the connector isolator in this position while tightening the clamp bolt on the gearshift
tube to 21 N-m (190 in.lbs.). No significant upward force should be exerted on the linkage during this operation.
7.
Lower vehicle to floor.
8.
Remove lock pin from selector shaft housing and reinstall lock pin (so that long end is up) in selector shaft housing. Tighten lock pin to 12
N-m (105 in.lbs.).
9.
Check for shift into first and reverse. Check for blockout into reverse.
10.
Gearshift linkage is now properly adjusted.
C.
Hard Shift
The shift pattern from first, through neutral, to second should be smooth and easy. If it's not, place the shifter in first gear and inspect the blocker
and blocker bracket beneath the vehicle. The best shift feel results when the gap between the blocker and blocker bracket in first and second gear
positions is equal. If the gap is not equal, remove the blocker bracket and elongate the attaching hole with a round file. Be sure to elongate the hole
in the opposite direction you intend to move the bracket. Install the blocker bracket and adjust linkage per normal adjustment procedure. Then
check the gap between the blocker and blocker bracket in first and second gear once again to make certain its equal.
D.
Rattle
Rattling or buzzing noise in shifter occurs in any gear, usually most audible at 2000 to 3000 rpm.
To diagnose, place vehicle in first gear and, with hand off the shift knob, accelerate to an engine speed of 4000 rpm (20 to 25 mph). Close throttle
and allow vehicle to decelerate to idle speed while listening for rattle. Repeat this test with hand on the shift knob. If noise is silenced by placing
hand on the shift knob, perform the following repair procedure.
1.
Carefully pry shift rod end fitting off ball stud.
2.
Install Silicone Rubber Silencer, PN 4340107, on ball stud.
3.
Using channel lock pliers, snap shift rod end fitting over ball studs.
4.
Repeat Steps 1-3 until all five shift linkage ball joints have been silenced.
