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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Adjustment
General Procedures
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 soleno id actuating lever cover.
5. Move the shift lever to N.
Operate the gearshift interlock latch manually to release
the selector lever from P .
6. NOTE: Assistance from anot her person is required.
Adjust the gearshift interlock solenoid. 1. Slacken the solenoid fixings.
2. Hold the selector lever midway between P and R .
3. Move the solenoid rearwards, against spring pressure, to take up the free play.
4. Tighten the soleno id securing nuts.
5. Ensure that the interloc k actuating lever has no free
play with the selector lever midway between P and
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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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Installation
12. Push the outer cable grommet through the transmission
tunnel aperture.
13. Remove the selector cable assembly from the vehicle.
1. Assemble the cable to the gear shift assembly.
1. Locate the outer cable.
2. Fit and tighten the cable securing nut to the specified torque figure.
2. Connect the selector cable to the transmission.
1. Fit the bolts which secure the cable to the transmission casing and tighten to the specified
torque figure.
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2. Fit and tighten the inner cable securing nut to the
specified torque figure.
3. Secure the outer cable.
4. Adjust the selector cable in accordance with 44.15.07.
5. Further installation is the reve rse of the removal procedure.
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10. Remove the slide bl ock/shaft assembly.
11. Remove the gearshift interlock solenoid actuating lever.
1. Remove the actu ating lever cover.
2. Remove the actuatin g lever securing nut.
12. Remove the shift lever as sembly from the housing.
Remove the washer from the pivot shaft.
13. Disassemble the shift mechanism.
1. Remove the return spring.
2. Remove the pivot shaft nut, washer and pivot shaft.
3. Remove the pivot bracket, detent plate and washer.
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4. Remove the ball and spring.
14. Clean all components.
15. Reassemble the shift mechanism.
1. Apply grease and install the detent ball and spring.
2. Apply grease to the pivot bracket and install the bracket, detent plate and washer.
3. Install the pivot sh aft, washer and nut.
4. Apply grease and locate the return spring.
16. Fit the shift lever assembly to the housing.
Apply grease to the lever pivot and install the pivot
washer.
17. Install the gearshift interloc k solenoid actuating lever.
1. Secure the actu ating lever nut.
2. Fit the actuating lever cover.
18. Install the slide block / shaft assembly.
Clean the slide block and shaft.
Apply grease to the shaft.
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19. Inst
all the slide plate.
Install
the four sl
ide plate screws.
20 . Fi
t the gear shift assembly.
Inst
all th
e four nuts.
21 . Asse
mble the cable to the gear shift assembly.
1. Locate the outer cable.
2. Fit and tighten the cable securing nut to the specified torque figure.
22. Adjust, or verify, the cable in accordance with 44.15.07.
23. Further installation is the reve rse of the removal procedure.
24. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio an
d the clock.
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Selector lever:
Gear selector positions are:
P Transmission mechanically locked, starting available * R Reverse gear N Neutral gear, no power to the rear wheels (starting available) D Drive gear, all 5 forward gears available (see Performance Mode Pushbutton) 4 Upshift to 4th gear only 3 Upshift to 3rd gear only 2 Upshift to 2nd gear only
Gearshift Interlock Manual Override*
The interlock system which locks the sele ctor in P and prevents the ignition key from being removed except when P is
selected, may be manually overridden in the event of an emergency.
1. 1. With the parking brake applied
2. 2. Remove the access blank using a suitable Torx bit
3. 3. Insert a small screwdriver into the vacated hole
4. 4. Push the screwdriver downwards, gently, and hold whilst simultaneously moving the selector from P towards R ,
but do not engage R until the tool has been removed
5. 5. An audible warning may be heard when operation 4 is carried out
6. 6. With the selector in N and the access bl ank replaced, the vehicle may be started
Range Selection
The selector lever transmits operator demand to the transmission and TCM by means of a cable and Dual-Linear
Switch (DLS).
The lever operates the transmission assemb ly selector shaft, only for P R N D , by means of a cable. Movement of the
lever across the gate to 4, 3 and 2 positions disengages th e cable from the selector lever and engages the DLS which
controls gear selection electronically.
Gear selector module:
Provides illumination of the decal relevant to the gear sele cted. This information is provided by CAN from the TCM. Illuminates the security system Active LED on the gear selector surround, in response to an output from the BPM.
Transmission Switches
Performance Mode Pushbutton
7—Connector - Climate control
8—Solenoid - Gear selector
9—Security system Active LED