Chrysler 2000 LHS - Page 1205

(4) Rotate fill tube to original location. Install and
tighten fill tube bracket bolt.
(5) Install cable “push pin” into bracket as shown
in (Fig. 48).
(6) Route transaxle shift cable through hole in
dash panel (Fig. 49) (Fig. 50).
(7) Lubricate cable grommet with a synthetic
lubricant (or equivalent) and secure to hole. Verify
that it is seated by pulling outward on cable.
(8) Install cable into throttle/gearshift cable
bracket (Fig. 47).
(9) Inside the vehicle, route the gearshift between
the left a/c duct and the left lower heat duct (Fig. 50)
and up to the steering column.
(10) Tilt steering column all the way up and make
sure shift lever is still in “park.”
(11) Connect transaxle shift cable to shift cable
conduit bracket and secure with new clip (Fig. 46).
(12) Attach shift cable to attaching stud (pin) (Fig.
46) by snapping into place.
(13) Move the steering column to full tilt down-
ward. Put the column shifter in park with key
removed.
(14) Adjust cable by rotating the adjuster into lock
position (Fig. 51). The adjuster will click when lock is
fully adjusted.
(15) Reinstall upper and lower steering column
shrouds (Fig. 43) (Fig. 45). Then install underpanel
silencer/duct.
(16) Check shifter for proper operation. It should
operate smoothly without binding. The engine starter
should crank in park or Neutral positions only.
GEARSHIFT CABLE–FLOOR SHIFT
REMOVAL
(1) Using suitable size allen wrench, remove the
shift handle retaining screw (Fig. 52).
(2) Remove shift handle from shifter assy.
(3) Remove console bezel from vehicle.
(4) Loosen nut on shift cable adjust lever (Fig. 53).
(5) Remove retaining clip from shift cable conduit
bracket (Fig. 54).
(6) Disconnect shifter cable from cable attach stud
(pin) (Fig. 54).
(7) Remove cable from center console routing.
Leave flat on floor for ease of removal.
Fig. 50 Shift Cable Routing
1 – LH A/C DUCT OUTLET
2 – LH LOWER HEAT DUCT
3 – GEARSHIFT CABLE
Fig. 51 Shift Cable Adjuster Lock
1 – SHIFTER PIN
2 – CABLE ADJUSTER LOCK
3 – SHIFT CABLE
Fig. 52 Shift Handle Retaining Screw
1 – GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 – HEX WRENCH
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)