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Backlash lnspection
1. Place differential assembly on V-blocks and install
both axles.
Check backlash of both pinion gears
Standard {Now): 0.05 - 0.15 mm {0.002 - 0.006 in)
lf backlash is out of tolerance, replace the differen-
tial carrier.
Bearing Replacement
NOTE: Check bearings for wear and rough rotation. lf
bearings are OK, removal is not necessary.
1, Remove bearings using a bearing puller.
BEARING PULLER(Commerci6lly available)
2. Install new bearings using the specialtool as shown.
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Page 868 of 2189

Shift Cable
Adjustment
@ Make sure lifts are ptaced properly (see
section 1).
1. Remove the front console (see section Z0l.
2. Shift to @ position. then remove the lock pin fromthe adiuster.
7 N.m (0.75 tbtftlkgtm.
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3. Check that the hole in the adjuster is perfectlyaligned with the hole in the shift cable. There aretwo holes in the adjuster. They are positioned 90.apart to allow cable adjustment in 1/4 turn incre-ments.
ExactAlignment
4. lf the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
5. Tighten the tocknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 tbf.ft).
6. Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel thelock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is stillout of adjustment and must be readjusted.
7. Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adjustersecuretv.
8. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that theshift position indicator follows the automatic trans-axle gear position switch.
9. Start the engine, and check the shift lever in allgears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer totroubleshooting (see page 14-109 thru 1'4-'112).
10. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on theAy'T gear position indicator panel, and verify that theshift lock lever is released.
CableToo ShortCableToo Long
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Description
(cont'd)
Gear Sel€stion
The shift lever has six positions: @ pARK, E REVERSE, E NEUTRAL, E DR|VE, g SECOND, and El LOW.
Staning is possible only in E and E positions through the use of a slid6-type, neutrafsafety switch.
Automrtic Transaxle {A/T} Gear Position Indicltor
The A-lT gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows which gear has been selected without having to look downat the console.
PoshionDe3cription
E PARK
E REVEBSE
E NEUTRAL
D DRIVE
E SECOND
E LOW
Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with the park gear on the driven pulley shaft. The startclutch and the forward clutch released.
Reverse; reverse brake engaged.
Neutral; the start clutch and the forward clutch released.
General driving; the transmission automatically adjusts to keep the engine at the best speed fordriving conditions.
For rapid accelsration at highway speeds; the transmission shifts into a lower range of ratios forbetter acceleration and increased engine braking.
For engine braking and power for climbinO; the transmission shifts into the lowest range of theralros.
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Component Locations
36 - 98 Models
BRAKE SWITCH
DRIVEN PULLEYSPEED SENSOR
INHIBITOR SOLENOID
ENGINE CONTROLMODULE IECMI
SECONDARY GEAR SHAFTSPEEO SENSOR
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A/T}GEAR POSITION SWITCI{
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE
VEHICLE SPEEO SENSOR{vss}
IMAPI SENSOR
THROTTI.I POSITION {TPISENSOR
PH.PL CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOID
/i/ i,' / ,','4
,i/:1
t"--.---.- i,,
-_,-:-_a.--:
il
START CLUTCH CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOIDPULLEY
SHIFT CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOTD
$r,
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h
SPEED SENSOR
Page 902 of 2189
'99 - 00 Models
CONTROL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IA/TI
GEAR POS]TION SW]TCH
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTESECONDANY GEAR SHAFT
SPEED SENSORIMAPI SENSOR
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
tvss)
THROTTLE POS]TION ITP)SENSOR
PH.PL CONTBOLLINEAB SOLENOIO
DNVEN PUL]-EY
SPEED SENSOR
START CLUTCH CONTROL
PULLEY
SHIFT CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOIO
LINEAR SOIENOID
SPEED SENSOR
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Differential
l.lllustrated Index
BOLTS10 x 1.0 mm98 N.m 110.0 kgf.m,72 tbl.ltlLeft-hand threads
FII{AL ORIVEN GEAR
BAIT EEANIM;
SET RING. 8() tnmSoloctivo pan
Bacl(lash Inspection
1. Place the differential assembly on V-blocks, and install
both axles.
2. Check the backlash of both pinion gears.
Standard (Newl: 0.05 - 0.15 mm 10.002 - 0.006 in)
PINION GEARS
lf the backlash is out of tolerance, replace the differ-
ential carrier.
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t
Adjustment
!@ Make sure lifts, jacks and safety stands are
placed properly (see section 1).
l. Remove the front console (see section 20).
2. Shift to I posirion, then remove the lock pin from
the adjuster.
SHIFT CAELE
l,
,l
{0.7 kgf.m, 5lbf'ltl
3. Check that the hole in the adiuster is perfectly aligned
with the hole in the shift cable. There are two holes in
the adjuster. They are positioned 90" apart to allow
cable adjustment in 1/4 turn increments.
lf the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-
nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
Tighten rhe locknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgim,5 lbf'ft).
Install the lock pin on the adjuster' lf you feel the
lock pin binding as you reinstall it. the cable is still
out of adjustment and must be readjusted
Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adiuster
securery.
lMove the shift lever to each position, and verify that
the shift position indicator follows the automatlc
transaxle gear position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all
positions. lf any gear does not work properly, refer
to troubleshooting (see page 14-294 and 14-295).
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the
Aff gear position indicator panel, and verify that the
shift lock lever is released.
7.
10.
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