Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
NOTE: If the vehicle is not on level surface, the shift select cable set positions will vary with the movement of engine. To prevent possible
misadjustment of the cable, the vehicle must be placed on a level surface.
2. Install the shift control rod (1) to the transmission select lever (2), and then place the lever in the "N" position.
3. Set select lever in the "N" position.
4. Push select lever forward ("R" position side) and secure it (using a rubber band (3), etc.) so that the pin comes into contact with the wall of the
detent plate.
5. Install the shift control rod (1) to the selector lever arm (4)
Torque: 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Do not apply oil to the threaded portions.
6. After adjustment, make sure that the selector lever operates normally, and that each selector position is properly indicated. (The red mark shows
through the window.)
Adjustment Of Shift Lock Cable
1. Set ignition key in "LOCK" position and selector lever in "P" position.
2. Adjust cable screw cap on selector lever side to provide a gap (slack for cable) of 1 - 2 mm between rod on steering lock side and stopper.
Adjust cap as follows:
a. Pull screw cap (1) in arrow direction to remove inner cable slack.
b. With cable kept as (a), adjust gap between nut (2) and bracket to 5 mm (0.2 inch).
c. Lock inner cable by turning nut (3) while holding nut (2) in place.
Torque: 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)
NOTE: Clean the cable threads, and do not apply oil to them.
3. Check the shift lock operation:
a. Selector lever should not move out of "P" position with ignition key in "Lock" position.
b. Selector lever can be moved out of "P" position with ignition key in "ON" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
c. Ignition key can be turned to "LOCK" position only when selector lever is in "P" position (key can be pulled out).
If (a) and (c) fail, readjust cable. If (b) fails, readjust connector wiring and brake pedal switch.
