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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ 26 - Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
General Procedures
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Position the shift to N.
3. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
4. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
5. Remove the center console assembly, Section 501-12.
6. Slacken the selector cable locking nuts away from the
abutment.
7. Raise the vehicle for access.
8. Verify the transmission selector position ( N )
1. At the transmission, detach the inner cable from the selector lever.
2. With the lever moved fully rearward, push the lever forward two detents to achieve N.
3. Reconnect the inner cable.
9. From inside the vehicle.
10. NOTE: When setting the selector cable, ensure that the
transmission selector does not move from the N position.
Adjust the selector cable. 1. Position the shift in the N detent
2. Adjust the nuts to lock against the bracket without
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moving the set position of either the shift lever or the selector lever.
3. Tighten the locknuts to the specified torque figure
4. Verify the N setting.
11. Further installation is the reve rse of the removal procedure.
12. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio and the clock.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Br ake Shift Interlock Actuator
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
3. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
4. Remove the interlock so lenoid lever cover.
5. Remove the gearshift interlock solenoid.
1. Remove the solenoid nuts.
2. Detach the solenoid from the latch pin.
3. Disconnect the solenoid multiplug.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Fit the gearshift interlock solenoid.
1. Connect the solenoid multiplug.
2. Locate the solenoid on the latch pin.
3. Fit the solenoid securing nuts.
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3. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio and the clock.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Kickdown Switch
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1. Disconnect the kickdown switch multiplug.
Move the carpet for access.
2. Remove the kickdown switch.
Rotate counter-clockwise.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. The kickdown switch MUST be adjusted in accordance with
(44.15.38).
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ 26 - Selector Lever Cable and Bracket
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Position the selector to N.
2. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
3. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
4. Remove the center console assembly, Section 501-12.
5. Raise the vehicle for access.
6. Detach the selector cable from the transmission unit.
1. Remove the cable inner to selector lever nut.
2. Remove the cable to transmission casing fixings.
7. Reposition the selector cable.
8. Remove the LH front seat, Section 501-10.
9. Reposition the LH floo r carpet for access.
10. Remove the selector cable to tunnel clip tie strap.
11. Detach the selector cable from the gear shift assembly.
1. Remove the inner cable to shift lever nut.
2. Slacken the outer cable locknuts.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ 26 - Selector Lever Indicator Assembly
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the selector lever knob, 44.15.06.
3. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
4. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
5. Remove the selector indicator module screws.
6. Remove the selector indicator module.
1. Free the D to 4 switch harness multiplug from the mounting bracket and disc onnect the multiplug.
2. Displace the P switch multiplug from the mounting bracket.
3. Route the D to 4 harnes s from under the P switch
harness.
1. Installation is the revers e of the removal procedure
2. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio and the clock.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Se lector Lever Indicator Disc
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the selector indicator module; 44.15.14.
3. Remove the selector indicator module disc.
Remove the disc retaining screw.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio and the clock.