MX-5 Miata LS L4-1.8L DOHC (2001)
Shifter A/T: Adjustments
Lever Position Adjustment
1. Remove the rear console, selector lever knob, selector sleeve, and indicator panel.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Adjust the lever so that the clearance between the guide plate and the guide pin in the P position with the push rod lightly depressed is as shown.
4. Tighten the locknut.
Tightening torque 19 - 25 Nm (1.9 - 2.6 kgf-m, 14 - 18 ft. lbs.)
5. Move the selector lever to the N position and D range and verify that there is the same clearance between the guide plate and guide pin.
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If not as specified, readjust the lever.
6. Install the indicator panel, selector sleeve, selector lever knob, and rear console in the reverse order of removal.
Indicator Panel Adjustment
1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
2. Loosen the indicator screws.
3. Align the alignment hole in the slider with the hole in the indicator panel. Install suitable heavy-gauge wire to hold the circlip.
4. Tighten the indicator mounting screws in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque 1.5 - 2.4 Nm (16 - 24 kgf-cm, 14 - 21 inch lbs.)
5. Remove the wire from the slider.
6. Verify that the selector lever properly aligns with the indicator in each range.
7. Verify correct operation of the emergency override button.