Adjusting Shift Linkage Cable

Engage parking brake.

Turn key to run setting.  *Do not modify shift linkage while engine is running

Verify heim joint is fully threaded in and jam nut is securely fastened. Only a few threads should be showing as in picture.

Break loose 15/16 nuts on shift cable bracket as shown in picture.

Shift gear selector lever on dash board to reverse position as shown in picture.

Manually push gear selector lever on engine to reverse (aft most position) as shown in picture.

*If vehicle is between gears you may have to rock the vehicle back and forth to engage the gears.

When the engine’s reverse gear is engaged, the reverse indicator light on the dash panel will illuminate.

Tighten rear shift bracket nut snugly against shift cable bracket while ensuring the engine shift lever is still in the reverse position.

Tighten front shift cable bracket nut snugly against shift cable bracket. While doing this make sure the shift light is still illuminated.

When all nuts are fully tightened, check that the shift position indicator lights illuminate in their respected positions. If the lights remain illuminated while between gear positions, the linkage was not properly adjusted.