ECU DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

(13) If the vehicle is equipped with a power steer-
ing fluid cooler, remove the two screws securing the
cooler to the front suspension crossmember. They are
located behind the cooler and can be accessed from
above. Allow the cooler to hang out of the way.
(14) Remove the bolt mounting the engine torque
strut to the right forward corner of the front suspen-
sion crossmember (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Before removing the front suspension
crossmember from the vehicle, the location of the
crossmember must be scribed on the body of the
vehicle (Fig. 9). Do this so that the crossmember
can be relocated upon reinstallation against the
body of vehicle in the same location as before
removal. If the front suspension crossmember is
not reinstalled in exactly the same location as
before removal, the preset front wheel alignment
settings (caster and camber) will be lost.
(15) Using an awl, scribe a line (Fig. 9) marking
the location of where the front suspension crossmem-
ber is mounted against the body of the vehicle.
(16) Position a transmission jack under the center
of the front suspension crossmember and raise it to
support the bottom of the crossmember.
(17) Loosen and completely remove the two front
bolts (one right and one left) attaching the front sus-
pension crossmember to the frame rails of vehicle.
The right side bolt can be viewed in the mounting
bolt figure (Fig. 8). The left side bolt is located in the
same location on the other side of the vehicle.(18) Loosen the two rear bolts (one right and one
left) attaching the front suspension crossmember and
lower control arms to the body of the vehicle until
they release from the threaded tapping plates in the
body of the vehicle. Do not completely remove the
rear bolts because they are designed to disengage
from the body threads yet stay within the lower con-
trol arm rear isolator bushing. This allows the lower
control arm to stay in place on the crossmember. The
right side bolt can be viewed in the mounting bolt
figure (Fig. 8). The left side bolt is located in the
same location on the other side of the vehicle.
(19) Lower the front suspension crossmember
using the transmission jack enough to allow the
power steering gear to be removed from the rear of
the crossmember (Fig. 10). When lowering front sus-
pension crossmember, do not let crossmember hang
from lower control arms. The weight should be sup-
ported by the transmission jack.
(20) Remove the roll pin securing the steering col-
umn lower coupling to the power steering gear pinion
shaft using a roll pin punch (Fig. 11). Push the steer-
ing column lower coupling up and off of the power
steering gear pinion shaft.
(21) Release the pinion shaft dash cover seal from
the tabs cast into the power steering gear housing
and remove the seal from the power steering gear
(Fig. 12).
(22) Loosen and remove the four bolts attaching
the power steering gear to the front suspension cross-
member (Fig. 1). Remove the power steering gear
from the front suspension crossmember.
Fig. 8 Mounting Bolts
1 ± FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS
2 ± ENGINE TORQUE ISOLATOR STRUT MOUNTING BOLT
3 ± FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
Fig. 9 Marking Crossmember Location
1 ± SCRIBED LINE
2 ± FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
3±AWL
4 ± BODY
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(7) Using a soft face hammer, tap the front suspen-
sion crossmember back-and-forth or side-to-side until
it is aligned with the previously scribed positioning
marks on the body of the vehicle (Fig. 9). Once the
front suspension crossmember is correctly positioned,
tighten the rear two crossmember (and rear lower
control arm) mounting bolts to a torque of 203 N´m
(150 ft. lbs.), then tighten the front two crossmember
mounting bolts to a torque of 142 N´m (105 ft. lbs.).
(8) Fasten the engine torque strut to the right for-
ward corner of the front suspension crossmember
using its mounting bolt (Fig. 8). Follow the procedure
described in the ENGINE service manual group to
properly align and tighten the torque strut and it's
mounting bolts.
(9) Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open
power steering hose ends and the power steering
gear ports. Replace the pressure hose used O-ring
with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering
fluid.
(10) Attach the power steering fluid pressure hose
to it's port on the power steering gear (Fig. 7). Start
the tube nut threads into the gear, but do not tighten
them at this time. On vehicles equipped with a power
steering fluid cooler, reconnect the cooler line to the
gear in place of the power steering fluid return hose.
(11) Open the routing clips on the front of the
steering gear housing and install the power steering
fluid pressure hose into the routing clips.
(12) On vehicles equipped with a power steering
fluid cooler, place the cooler in mounting position and
snap the cooler tube going to the gear into the right
routing clip.
(13) Close both routing clips.
(14) Tighten the power steering fluid pressure
hose tube nut at the gear to a torque of 34 N´m (25
ft. lbs.).
(15) If the vehicle is equipped with a power steer-
ing fluid cooler, install the two screws securing the
cooler to the front suspension crossmember. They are
located behind the cooler.
(16) On vehicle's with a power steering fluid cooler,
place the hose clamp on the hose far enough from the
end to clear the steel fitting on the gear. Do the same
for the fluid return hose on a vehicle that is not
equipped with a cooler.
(17) Push either hose listed in the above step onto
the steel fitting, then move and secure the clamp on
the hose past the bead on the steel fitting in the
steering gears outlet port (Fig. 7).
(18) Route the fluid return hose along the front of
the steering gear, clipping it into place in the
C-clamps on the outside of the routing clips on the
front of the power steering gear housing.
(19) Reconnect the wiring harness connector from
the power steering fluid pressure switch (Fig. 6). Besure the locking tab on the wiring harness connector
is securely latched.
(20) Perform the following to each outer tie rod:
²Place the tie rod heat shield on the knuckle's
steering arm, aligning the hole in the shield with the
hole in the knuckle and the tangs on the outside of
the shield with the outside configuration of the steer-
ing arm. The shield should now be facing outboard,
away from the power steering gear and tie rod (Fig.
4).
²Attach the outer tie rod end to its steering
knuckle.
²Start the attaching nut onto the stud of the
outer tie rod.
²While holding the stud of the tie rod stationary
with a wrench, tighten the attaching nut (Fig. 4).
²Using a crowfoot wrench attached to a torque
wrench, tighten the attaching nut to 55 N´m (40 ft.
lbs.).
(21) Install the tire and wheel assemblies back on
vehicle. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts to 135 N´m
(100 ft. lbs.) torque.
(22) Lower the vehicle to ground level.
(23) Install the dash-to-lower coupling seal in
place over the lower coupling's plastic collar.
NOTE: Verify that grease is present on the lip of
the dash-to-coupling seal where it contacts the cou-
pling's plastic collar.
(24) Inside the passenger compartment, reconnect
the steering column lower coupling to the steering
column upper coupling (Fig. 3). Install the coupling
pinch bolt and tighten the pinch bolt nut to a torque
of 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.). Install the pinch bolt
retainer pin.
(25) Remove the steering wheel holder.
(26) While looking under the instrument panel at
the lower coupling, rotate the steering wheel back-
and-forth to verify that the lower coupling does not
squeak against the dash-to-coupling seal.
(27) Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INI-
TIAL OPERATION service procedure which can be
found in the POWER STEERING PUMP section of
this group to properly fill and bleed the power steer-
ing system.
(28) Check for fluid leaks.
(29) Adjust the front toe setting on the vehicle.
Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT in the SUSPENSION
service manual group.
OUTER TIE ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in the
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE group in this
service manual for the correct lifting procedure.
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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the bat-
tery and isolate the cable.
(2) Before beginning removal of the steering col-
umn, be sure the front wheels of vehicle are in the
STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
(3) Remove the screw securing the left end of the
top cover to the instrument panel. It is located just
above the left instrument panel end cap.
(4) Starting on the driver's end, push upward on
the instrument panel top cover, disengaging its
retainer clips along the face of the instrument panel.
Disengage just enough clips to allow access to the
upper ends of the instrument cluster bezel.
(5) Disengage the clips along the outer edge of the
instrument cluster bezel and remove the bezel from
the vehicle.
(6) Remove the two screws along the bottom of the
steering column cover that mounts below the steering
column on the instrument panel. Disengage the clips
on the upper end of the steering column cover and
remove the cover by pulling it straight away from the
instrument panel.
(7) If the vehicle is equipped with speed control,
remove the speed control switches from the steering
wheel (Fig. 6).WARNING: WHEN AN UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG MOD-
ULE IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE STEERING
WHEEL, FIRST DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
GROUND CABLE AND ISOLATE IT. ALLOW THE
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR A MINI-
MUM OF TWO MINUTES, THEN BEGIN THE AIRBAG
REMOVAL.
(8) If the vehicle is not equipped with speed con-
trol, remove the airbag mounting screw trim caps
from the steering wheel rear cover (Fig. 7). There is
one on each side of the steering wheel.
(9) Remove the two mounting screws, one on each
side of steering wheel, attaching the airbag module
to the steering wheel (Fig. 6).
(10) Lay the airbag module back away from the
center of the steering wheel (Fig. 6). Disconnect the
clockspring and horn switch electrical connectors
from the back of the airbag module. Remove the air-
bag module from the steering wheel.
(11) Holding the steering wheel firmly in place,
remove the steering wheel retaining nut from the
steering column shaft in the center of the steering
wheel. If equipped, remove the damper weight from
the steering wheel.
Fig. 6 Steering Wheel Components
1 ± ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± AIRBAG MOUNTING SCREWS
3 ± ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 ± SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
5 ± AIRBAG MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
6 ± AIRBAG MODULE
7 ± HORN SWITCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
8 ± SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
Fig. 7 Trim Caps
1 ± MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH LEVER
2 ± STEERING WHEEL
3 ± TRIM CAP
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(b) Disengage the latch hooks on the back of the
clockspring by lifting the clockspring slightly to
clear the column housing with the top latch hook.
Next, lower the clockspring slightly to do the same
for the lower latch hook (Fig. 17). Remove the
clockspring from the column.
(c) Remove the two screws securing the multi-
function/windshield wiper switch to the steering
column (Fig. 18). Pull the switch straight away
from the column to remove it.
(d) If the column is equipped with a SKIM,
remove the module from the column by removing
the two mounting screws and sliding the SKIM off
the non-halo trim ring (Fig. 19).
(e) Remove the non-halo trim ring from the col-
umn by unclipping it from the ignition cylinder
housing (Fig. 19).
(f) Remove the ignition switch from the steering
column by first removing the mounting screw (Fig.
20). Once the screw is removed, pull the switch
straight out away from the column ignition cylin-
der housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) If the steering column is being replaced, per-
form the following on the column before installing it
on the vehicle:
(a) Ensure the ignition switch is positioned in
the ON position.
(b) Install the ignition switch on the steering
column by pushing the tapered end onto the shaft
and steering column ignition cylinder housing.
Install the screw securing the switch to the column
(Fig. 20).(c) Install the non-halo trim ring on the column
until its tabs snap into place on the ignition cylin-
der housing (Fig. 19).
(d) If the column is equipped with a Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM), install the module on
the column by sliding the module onto the non halo
trim ring and installing the two mounting screws
(Fig. 19). Tighten the mounting screws to a torque
of 3 N´m (25 in. lbs.).
(e) Position the multi-function/windshield wiper
switch in onto the top of the column and install the
two screws securing the switch in place (Fig. 18).
(f) Place the clockspring onto the end of the col-
umn engaging the clockspring latch hooks into the
column (Fig. 17).
Fig. 15 SKIM Electrical Connector
1 ± STEERING COLUMN
2 ± SKIM ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± SKIM
Fig. 16 Ignition Key Cylinder Retaining Tab
1 ± IGNITION KEY
2 ± RETAINING TAB
3 ± STEERING COLUMN
Fig. 17 Clockspring Latch Hooks
1 ± CLOCKSPRING
2 ± LATCH HOOKS
3 ± STEERING COLUMN
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bolt nut to a torque of 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.). Install
the pinch bolt retainer pin.
(11) Install the upper and lower steering column
shrouds onto the steering column (Fig. 9). Snap the
two shrouds together and then install and tighten
the two screws securing the shrouds to the column.
(12) Install the steering column cover that mounts
below the steering column on the instrument panel
by first aligning the retainer clips and snapping the
cover into place. Install the two screws along the bot-
tom of the steering column cover.
(13) Align the clips along the outer edge of the
instrument cluster bezel with the mounting holes in
the instrument panel and install the bezel.
(14) Align the clips on the bottom of the instru-
ment panel top cover with the mounting holes in the
instrument panel and install the top cover by push-
ing it down into place.
(15) Install the screw securing the left end of the
top cover to the instrument panel.
CAUTION: If there is any question as to whether
the clockspring is in the centered position, the
clock spring needs to be recentered before install-
ing the steering wheel. If the clockspring is not cen-
tered, it may be overextended, causing the
clockspring to become inoperative.
(16) Center the clockspring using the following
procedure:
²Using your fingers, rotate the clockspring rotor
in the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION to the end of the
travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
²From the end of travel, rotate the rotor two full
turns and an additional half turn in the counter-
clockwise direction. (The wires should end up at the
bottom of the clockspring).
CAUTION: Do not install the steering wheel onto
the shaft of the steering column by driving it onto
the shaft.
(17) Feed the clockspring wiring leads through the
hole in the steering wheel (Fig. 6). Align the steering
wheel's wide mounting spline with the steering col-
umn shaft missing spline area and push the wheel
onto the shaft. Make sure the clockspring squares up
with the back of the wheel and does not bind.
(18) Install the steering wheel retaining nut and
tighten it until the steering wheel is fully installed
on shaft. Tighten the steering wheel retaining nut to
a torque of 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(19) Connect the clockspring electrical leads to the
speed control switches and reinstall the switches on
the steering wheel (Fig. 6).
(20) Install the airbag electrical lead from the
clockspring into the connector on the back of the air-bag module (Fig. 6). Be sure electrical connector from
clockspring is securely latched into airbag module
connector.
(21) Connect the horn switch electrical lead to the
connector on the back of the airbag module (Fig. 6).
CAUTION: The fasteners originally used for the air-
bag components are specifically designed for the
airbag system. They must never be replaced with
any substitutes. Anytime a new fastener is needed,
replace it with only the correct fastener listed in the
parts book.
(22) Install the airbag module into the center of
the steering wheel. Align the airbag module mount-
ing holes with the bolt holes in steering wheel (Fig.
6). Install only the two original or identical replace-
ment airbag module mounting screws. Tighten the
two air bag module attaching bolts to a torque of 10
N´m (90 in. lbs.).
(23) Install the airbag mounting screw trim caps
on the steering wheel rear cover (Fig. 7). One belongs
on each side of the steering wheel.
NOTE: When reconnecting the battery on a vehicle
that has had the airbag module removed, the fol-
lowing procedure should be used.
(24) Reconnect the ground cable to the negative
post of the battery in the following manor:
²Connect a scan tool (DRBIIIt) to the data link
diagnostic connector located below the steering col-
umn.
²Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Exit
the vehicle with the scan tool leaving the scan tool
harness plugged in.
²Ensuring that there are no occupants in the
vehicle, connect the ground (-) cable to the negative
post of the battery.
²Using the scan tool, read and record any fault
codes. Refer to the DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR-
BAG SYSTEM diagnostic manual if any faults are
found.
²Erase any stored faults if there are no active
fault codes. If a problem exists, the fault code will
not erase.
²Reach around the back of the steering wheel (in
front of the instrument cluster) and turn the ignition
key to OFF, then back ON while observing the
instrument cluster airbag lamp. It should go on for
six to eight seconds, then go out. This will indicate
that the airbag system is functioning normally. If air-
bag warning lamp fails to light, blinks on and off, or
goes on and stays on, there is an airbag system mal-
function. Refer to the BODY DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURES manual to diagnose the system malfunction.
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NOTE: Before removing the front suspension
crossmember from the vehicle, the location of the
crossmember must be scribed on the body of the
vehicle (Fig. 9). Do this so that the crossmember
can be relocated upon reinstallation against the
body of vehicle in the same location as before
removal. If the front suspension crossmember is
not reinstalled in exactly the same location as
before removal, the preset front wheel alignment
settings (caster and camber) will be lost.
(6) Using an awl, scribe a line (Fig. 25) marking
the location of where the front suspension crossmem-
ber is mounted against the body of the vehicle.(7) Position a transmission jack under the center
of the front suspension crossmember and raise it to
support the bottom of the crossmember.
(8) Loosen and completely remove the two front
bolts (one right and one left) attaching the front sus-
pension crossmember to the frame rails of vehicle.
The right side bolt can be viewed in the mounting
bolt figure (Fig. 24). The left side bolt is located in
the same location on the other side of the vehicle.
(9) Loosen the two rear bolts (one right and one
left) attaching the front suspension crossmember and
lower control arms to the body of the vehicle until
they release from the threaded tapping plates in the
body of the vehicle. Do not completely remove the
rear bolts because they are designed to disengage
from the body threads yet stay within the lower con-
trol arm rear isolator bushing. This allows the lower
control arm to stay in place on the crossmember. The
right side bolt can be viewed in the mounting bolt
figure (Fig. 24). The left side bolt is located in the
same location on the other side of the vehicle.
CAUTION: Lower the steering gear slowly, paying
special attention to the power steering fluid hoses
coming down from the power steering pump. Do
not strain or over extend the hoses coming to the
gear. Damage to the hoses or connecting hardware
could occur.
(10) Lower the front suspension crossmember
using the transmission jack enough to allow suffi-
cient access to the steering column lower coupling
(Fig. 26). When lowering front suspension crossmem-
ber, do not let crossmember hang from lower control
arms or power steering hoses. The weight should be
supported by the transmission jack.
(11) Remove the roll pin securing the steering col-
umn lower coupling to the power steering gear pinion
shaft using a roll pin punch (Fig. 27). Push the steer-
ing column lower coupling up and off of the power
steering gear pinion shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push the column end of the steering column
lower coupling partway up through its hole in the
dash panel, then match the flat on the inside of the
steering column lower coupling to the flat on the
power steering gear pinion shaft and slide the cou-
pling onto the top of the pinion shaft. Align the roll
pin hole in the coupling with the groove in the pinion
shaft and install the roll pin through the coupling
until it is centered (Fig. 27).
(2) Center the power steering gear rack in its
travel.
(3) Using the transmission jack, raise the front
suspension crossmember and power steering gear
until the crossmember contacts its mounting spot
Fig. 24 Mounting Bolts
1 ± FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS
2 ± ENGINE TORQUE ISOLATOR STRUT MOUNTING BOLT
3 ± FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
Fig. 25 Marking Crossmember Location
1 ± SCRIBED LINE
2 ± FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
3±AWL
4 ± BODY
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against the body and frame rails of the vehicle. As
the crossmember is raised, carefully guide the steer-
ing column lower coupling up through its hole in the
dash panel.
(4) Start the two rear crossmember mounting bolts
into the tapping plates mounted in the body. The
right side bolt can be viewed in the mounting bolt
figure (Fig. 24). The left side bolt is located in the
same location on the other side of the vehicle. Next,
install the two front mounting bolts attaching front
suspension crossmember to frame rails of vehicle.
Lightly tighten all four mounting bolts to a approxi-mately 2 N´m (20 in. lbs.) to hold the front suspen-
sion crossmember in position.
NOTE: When reinstalling the front suspension
crossmember back in the vehicle, it is very impor-
tant that the crossmember be attached to the body
in exactly the same spot as when it was removed.
Otherwise, the vehicle's wheel alignment settings
(caster and camber) will be lost.
(5) Using a soft face hammer, tap the front suspen-
sion crossmember back-and-forth or side-to-side until
it is aligned with the previously scribed positioning
marks on the body of the vehicle (Fig. 25). Once the
front suspension crossmember is correctly positioned,
tighten the rear two crossmember mounting bolts to
a torque of 203 N´m (150 ft. lbs.), then tighten the
front two crossmember mounting bolts to a torque of
142 N´m (105 ft. lbs.).
(6) Fasten the engine torque strut to the right for-
ward corner of the front suspension crossmember
using its mounting bolt (Fig. 24). Follow the proce-
dure described in the ENGINE service manual group
to properly align and tighten the torque strut mount-
ing bolts.
(7) Reconnect the wiring harness connector to the
power steering fluid pressure switch (Fig. 23). Be
sure the locking tab on the wiring harness connector
is securely latched.
(8) Lower the vehicle to ground level.
(9) Install the dash-to-lower coupling seal in place
over the lower coupling's plastic collar.
NOTE: Verify that grease is present on the lip of
the dash-to-coupling seal where it contacts the cou-
pling's plastic collar.
(10) Inside the passenger compartment, reconnect
the steering column lower coupling to the steering
column upper coupling (Fig. 22). Install the coupling
pinch bolt an tighten the pinch bolt nut to a torque of
28 N´m (250 in. lbs.). Install the pinch bolt retainer
pin.
(11) Remove the steering wheel holder.
(12) While looking under the instrument panel at
the lower coupling, rotate the steering wheel back-
and-forth to verify that the lower coupling does not
squeak against the dash-to-coupling seal.
Fig. 26 Crossmember Lowered
1 ± STEERING COLUMN LOWER COUPLING
2 ± POWER STEERING GEAR
3 ± FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
4 ± TRANSMISSION JACK
Fig. 27 Coupling Roll Pin
1 ± STEERING COLUMN LOWER COUPLING
2 ± POWER STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT
3 ± ROLL PIN
4 ± ROLL PIN PUNCH
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Remove cable retaining clips and remove cables
from bracket (Fig. 17).
(11) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(12) Remove converter heat shield (Fig. 18).
(13) Remove remaining grommet plate-to-floor pan
screw (Fig. 19).
(14) Remove cable assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Gearshift cable bushings must not be
lubricated or the bushings will swell and split.(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Install cable assembly through floor pan open-
ing and secure to floor pan with grommet plate and
one screw (Fig. 19). Make sure the three grommet
plate studs protrude through cable assembly and
floor pan and tighten screw to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(3) Route transaxle end of cable assembly into
engine compartment and over transaxle assembly.
(4) Install converter heat shield (Fig. 18).
(5) Lower vehicle.
Fig. 13 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 ± BOOT
2 ± SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
Fig. 14 Crossover Cable at Shifter Assembly
1 ± GROMMET PLATE NUT
2 ± SHIFTER
3 ± CROSSOVER CABLE
4 ± CLIP
Fig. 15 Selector Cable at Shifter Assembly
1 ± SHIFTER
2 ± CLIP
3 ± SELECTOR CABLE
Fig. 16 Air Cleaner Assembly Removal/Installation
1 ± AIR CLEANER ASSY.
2 ± THROTTLE BODY DUCT
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(6) Install gearshift cables to mounting bracket
and fasten with NEW clips (Fig. 17). Make sure clips
are installed flush to bracket.
(7) Connect gearshift selector and crossover cable
to shift levers at transaxle (Fig. 17).
(8) Install and tighten the three grommet plate-to-
floor pan nuts to 6 N´m (50 in. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install selector cable to shifter lever and secure
cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 15).
(10) Install crossover cable to shifter lever and
secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 14).NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The
selector cable does not have any adjustment capa-
bilities.
(11)Adjust crossover cable as follows:
(a) Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at
shifter (Fig. 20).
(b) Pin transaxle crossover lever in 3-4-N posi-
tion using a 1/4 inch drill bit. Align hole in cross-
over lever with the hole in the boss on the
transaxle case (Fig. 21). Be sure drill bit goes into
transaxle case at least one half inch.
(c) The shifter is spring±loaded and self±center-
ing. Allow shifter to rest in its neutral position.
Torque adjustment screw to 8 N´m (70 in. lbs.).
Care must be taken to avoid moving the shift
mechanism off-center during screw tightening.
(d) Remove drill bit from transaxle case and per-
form functional check by shifting transaxle into all
gears.
(12) Install boot to the shifter assembly (Fig. 13).
Fasten boot with the three retainers.
(13) Install center console assembly (Fig. 12). Ver-
ify that boot is not pinched at console opening before
tightening.
(14) Install knob to shifter lever, align knob to
three o'clock position, push knob down to engage
spring and rotate counter clockwise (Fig. 22).
(15) Return shifter boot to its original position
(seated around knob lip).
(16) Install the air cleaner/throttle body assy. (Fig.
16) as follows:
Fig. 17 Shift Cables at Transaxle
1 ± SHIFT CABLES
2 ± CLIPS
3 ± BRACKET
Fig. 18 Converter Heat Shield Removal/Installation
1 ± CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD
Fig. 19 Shift Cable Assembly at Floor Pan
1 ± CABLE ASSEMBLY
2 ± GROMMET PLATE
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(3) Remove the center console assembly as shown
in (Fig. 24).
(4) Separate shifter boot from shifter assembly
(Fig. 25). Boot is retained to shifter by three push-pin
retainers.
(5) Remove crossover cable retaining clip and dis-
connect from shift lever (Fig. 26).
(6) Remove selector cable retaining clip and dis-
connect from shift lever (Fig. 27).
(7) Remove four shifter assy.-to-floor pan nuts and
remove shifter from vehicle (Fig. 28).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install shifter assy. to floor pan (Fig. 28).
Install and tighten four nuts to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.)
torque.
(2) Install selector cable to shifter lever and secure
cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 27).
(3) Install crossover cable to shifter lever and
secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 26).
(4) Install boot to the shifter assembly (Fig. 25).
Fasten boot with the three retainers.
Fig. 24 Center Console Removal/InstallationÐ
Typical
1 ± CONSOLE
2 ± SCREW (4)
3 ± SCREW (2)
Fig. 25 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 ± BOOT
2 ± SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
Fig. 26 Crossover Cable at Shifter Assembly
1 ± GROMMET PLATE NUT
2 ± SHIFTER
3 ± CROSSOVER CABLE
4 ± CLIP
Fig. 27 Selector Cable at Shifter Assembly
1 ± SHIFTER
2 ± CLIP
3 ± SELECTOR CABLE
21 - 10 TRANSAXLEPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)