Adjustment - Chrysler 300M Service Manual

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GEAR SHIFT CABLE - COLUMN (Continued)
(12) Attach shift cable to attaching stud (pin) (Fig.
244) by snapping into place.
(13) Move the steering column to full tilt downward.
Put the column shifter in park with key removed.
(14) Adjust cable by rotating the adjuster into lock
position (Fig. 249). The adjuster will click when lock
is fully adjusted.
Fig. 249 Shift Cable Adjuster Lock
1 - SHIFTER PIN
2 - CABLE ADJUSTER LOCK
3 - SHIFT CABLE
(15) Reinstall upper and lower steering column
shrouds (Fig. 241) (Fig. 243). Then install underpanel
silencer/duct.
(16) Check shifter for proper operation. It should
operate smoothly without binding. The engine starter
should crank in park or Neutral positions only.
ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT

The gearshift cable should be adjusted if any of the
following repairs or situations are encountered:
• Transaxle replacement.
• Valve body repair.
• Shift cable replacement.
• Column shifter replacement.
• When there is no cranking in Park or Neutral.
If the following conditions are encountered, the
interlock cable is out of adjustment. Refer to Inter-
lock Cable Adjustment procedure.
• When the transaxle can be shifted without the
key in the ignition.
• If the key can be removed with the shifter in
reverse.
• When the key cannot be removed with the
shifter in the park position.
(1) Remove upper steering column shroud.
(2) Rotate cable adjuster into unlock position. Use a
straight blade screwdriver to unlock adjuster (Fig. 250).
Fig. 250 Cable Lock Mechanism
1 - CABLE ADJUSTER LOCK
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - SHIFT CABLE
(3) Make sure that the transaxle shift lever (at
transaxle) is in the Park position. This is the most
rearward position. Verify park sprag is fully engaged.
CAUTION: Park sprag must be engaged when
adjusting linkage. Rock vehicle back and forth to
ensure that park sprag is fully engaged.
(4) Tilt the steering column to the full down position.
(5) Place shifter in the park position with the key
removed.
(6) Adjust by rotating adjuster into lock position
(Fig. 251).
Fig. 251 Shift Cable Adjuster Lock
1 - SHIFTER PIN
2 - CABLE ADJUSTER LOCK
3 - SHIFT CABLE
(7) Reinstall upper steering column shroud.
(8) Check shifter for proper operation. It should
operate smoothly without binding. The vehicle should
crank in Park or Neutral only.
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