Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1195

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Remove crossover cable retaining clip and dis-
connect from shift lever (Fig. 26).
Fig. 26 Crossover Cable at Shifter Assembly
1 – GROMMET PLATE NUT
2 – SHIFTER
3 – CROSSOVER CABLE
4 – CLIP
(5) Remove selector cable retaining clip and dis-
connect from shift lever (Fig. 27).
Fig. 27 Selector Cable at Shifter Assembly
1 – SHIFTER
2 – CLIP
3 – SELECTOR CABLE
(6) Remove four shifter assy.-to-floor pan nuts and
remove shifter from vehicle (Fig. 28).
Fig. 28 Shifter Assy. Removal/Installation
1 – SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
(1) Install shifter assy. to floor pan (Fig. 28).
Install and tighten four nuts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
torque.
(2) Install selector cable to shifter lever and secure
cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 27).
(3) Install crossover cable to shifter lever and
secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 26).
NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The
selector cable does not have any adjustment capa-
bilities.
(4) Adjust crossover cable as follows:
(a) Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at
shifter (Fig. 29).
(b) Pin transaxle crossover lever in 3-4-N posi-
tion using a 1/4 inch drill bit. Align hole in cross-
over lever with the hole in the boss on the
transaxle case (Fig. 30). Be sure drill bit goes into
transaxle case at least one half inch.
(c) The shifter is spring–loaded and self–center-
ing. Allow shifter to rest in its neutral position.
Torque adjustment screw to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.).
Care must be taken to avoid moving the shift
mechanism off-center during screw tightening.
(d) Remove drill bit from transaxle case and per-
form functional check by shifting transaxle into all
gears.
(5) Install center console assembly (Fig. 25).
Install rear power window switch (if equipped) and
fasten harness to console.
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