Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1504

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 18 Throttle Pressure Cable Bracket
Fig. 19 Cable End At Throttle Linkage
quality, and part throttle downshift sensitivity. If the
setting is too long, early shifts and slippage between
shifts may occur. If the setting is too short, shifts
may be delayed and part throttle downshifts may be
very sensitive.
(1) Perform transaxle
adjustment while engine is at normal operating tem-
perature.
(2) Release cross-lock on the cable assembly (pull
cross-lock upward) See (Fig. 18).
(3) To insure proper adjustment, the cable must be
free to slide all the way toward the engine, against
its stop, after the cross-lock is released.
(4) Move transaxle throttle control lever fully
clockwise, against its internal stop, and press cross-
lock downward into locked position.
The adjustment is complete and transaxle throttle
cable backlash was automatically removed.
Test cable freedom of operation by moving the
transaxle throttle lever forward (counterclockwise).
Then slowly release it to confirm it will return fully
rearward (clockwise).
throttle pressure cable
No lubrication is required for any component of the
throttle cable system.
SHIFTER IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate, the battery negative (-)
cable from the vehicle battery.
(2) Remove console assembly. Refer to Group 23,
Body.
(3) Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob
(Fig. 20).
BEZEL
Fig. 20 Gearshift Handle
(4) Remove the screws retaining the gearshift indi-
cator bezel and remove bezel and indicator lamp (Fig.
21).
Fig. 21 Shift Indicator Bezel
(5) Pry up the adjuster lock on the shifter/ignition
interlock cable. Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock
cable end fitting from the groove in the gearshift
mechanism (Fig. 22).
(6) Remove the cable core end from the plastic cam
of the shifter mechanism.
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