Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 1289

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GEAR SHIFT CABLE (Continued)
(4) Disconnect crossover and selector cables from
shift mechanism.
(5) Remove crossover and selector cable retaining clips
(Fig. 77) from shift mechanism and disconnect cables.
Fig. 77 Cable Retaining Clips
1 - CABLE CLIPS
2 - SHIFTER
(6) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(7) Disconnect crossover and selector cables from
transaxle (Fig. 78).
(8) Remove retainer clips and disengage cables
from bracket (Fig. 78).
Fig. 78 Shift Cables at Transaxle
1 - SHIFT CABLES
2 - CLIPS
3 - BRACKET
(9) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(10) Remove cable grommet from floor pan.
(11) Pull cables forward and remove from under
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install gearshift cable assembly into engine
compartment from under vehicle.
(2) Feed cable assembly through hole in floor pan
and secure grommet to floor pan.
(3) Lower vehicle.
(4) Install gearshift cables to mounting bracket
(Fig. 78). Secure with new clips.
(5) Connect gearshift cables to transaxle crossover
and selector levers (Fig. 78).
(6) Install air cleaner assembly.
(7) Connect crossover and selector cables to mech-
anism and secure with clips (Fig. 77).
NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The
selector cable does not have any adjustment capa-
bilities.
(8) Adjust crossover cable as follows:
(a) Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at
shifter (Fig. 79).
(b) The gearshift mechanism and transaxle cross-
over lever are spring-loaded and self-centering. Align-
ment 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 lever is in the proper position, place the
shifter in 3rd or 4th gear if necessary. Torque adjust-
ment screw to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.). Care must be taken
to avoid moving the shift mechanism off-center during
screw tightening.
(c) Perform functional check by shifting trans-
axle into all gears.
Fig. 79 Crossover and Selector Cables at Shift
Mechanism
1 - CABLE CLIPS
2 - SHIFTER
3 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW
(9) Install center console assembly (Fig. 76).
(10) Install gearshift knob/boot assembly. Ensure
knob retaining tabs are secured to shift lever. Snap
boot to console at retainer locations.
JR