The shift lever on most models may be adjusted during transmission installation
by means of adjusting shims on the three bolts between the cover plate and the
packing. The force required to move the shift knob should be 4.48.8
lbs. (24 kg).
Set the transaxle shift lever (in the vehicle) to the Neutral
position. On the transaxle, make sure the shift and select levers are also
in the Neutral position. Remove the shift lever console. Disconnect the
shift and select cables from the control levers by removing the pins, flat washers
and spring clips. The clips must be replaced. Make sure the select cable end
hole aligns with the select lever pin. If not aligned, loosen cable adjusting
nut A and rotate the cable end until the holes are aligned. Place the
shift lever at the center of its front-to-rear stoke. Make sure the select
cable end hole aligns with the select lever pin. If not aligned, loosen cable
adjusting nut B and rotate the cable end until the holes are aligned. Connect
the cables.
| Fig. 1: Shift lever adjustment — 1988–89
323 with 4wd
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