Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2430

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GEARSHIFT CABLE (Continued)
Fig. 25 Crossover Cable at Shifter Assembly
1 - GROMMET PLATE NUT
2 - SHIFTER
3 - CROSSOVER CABLE
4 - CLIP
(11) Adjust crossover cable as follows:
(a) Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at
shifter (Fig. 26).
(b) The gearshift mechanism and transaxle
crossover lever are spring-loaded and self-center-
ing. Alignment pins used in the past are not
required anymore. Allow gearshift mechanism and
transaxle crossover lever to relax in their neutral
positions. To ensure the gearshift mechanism cross-
over link is in the proper position, place the shifter
in 3rd or 4th gear if necessary. Torque adjustment
screw to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.). Care must be taken to
avoid moving the shift mechanism off-center dur-
ing screw tightening.
(c) Perform functional check by shifting trans-
axle into all gears.
(12) Install center console assembly (Fig. 27). Ver-
ify that boot is not pinched at console opening before
tightening.
2001 PT CRUISER
Fig. 26 Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw
1 - CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENT SCREW
Fig. 27 Center Console Removal/Installation -
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
Typical
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