Chrysler Concorde - Page 1311

• When the transaxle can be shifted without the
key in the ignition.
• If the key can be removed with the shifter in
reverse.
• When the key cannot be removed with the
shifter in the park position.
ADJUSTMENT
(1) Remove shifter handle and console bezel.
(2) Loosen nut on shifter cable adjuster (Fig. 446).
(3) Make sure that the transaxle shift lever (at
transaxle) is in the Park position. This is the most
rearward position. Verify park sprag is fully engaged.
CAUTION: Park sprag must be engaged when
adjusting linkage. Rock vehicle back and forth to
ensure that park sprag is fully engaged.
(4) Place shifter in park position.
(5) Place ignition in lock with key removed.
(6) Tighten adjuster nut at shifter to 225 in. lbs.
(7) Reinstall console bezel and shifter handle.
(8) Check shifter for proper operation. It should
operate smoothly without binding. The vehicle should
crank in Park or Neutral only.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK
(FLOOR)
(1) Remove the shifter handle.
(2) Remove the console bezel.
(3) Move the gear shifter to PARK and the ignition
key to the LOCK position (Fig. 447).
(4) If the interlock cable is being replaced, remove
the pin to allow cable to “self adjust.” Press locking
clip (Fig. 448) by hand to secure adjustment.
(5) If the interlock cable is not being replaced, the
pin will not exist. Loosen the locking clip (Fig. 448)
on the interlock cable to allow cable to “self adjust.”
Press locking clip (Fig. 448) by hand to secure adjust-
ment.
Fig. 445 Shift Cable Adjuster Lock
1 – SHIFTER PIN
2 – CABLE ADJUSTER LOCK
3 – SHIFT CABLE
Fig. 446 Shift Cable Adjust Lever Nut
1 – CONSOLE
2 – ACCESS HOLE
3 – SHIFTER HANDLE
Fig. 447 Ignition Key/Switch Positions
1 – ACC
2 – LOCK
3 – OFF
4 – ON/RUN
5–START
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)