Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual — part 795

(a) Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at

shifter (Fig. 116).

(b) The

gearshift

mechanism

and

transaxle

crossover lever are spring-loaded and self-center-
ing. Alignment pins used in the past are not
required anymore. Allow gearshift mechanism and
transaxle crossover lever to relax in their neutral
positions. To ensure the gearshift lever is in the
proper position, place the shifter in 3rd or 4th gear
if necessary. Torque adjustment screw to 8 N·m (70
in. lbs.). Care must be taken to avoid moving the
shift mechanism off-center during screw tighten-
ing.

(c) Perform functional check by shifting trans-

axle into all gears.

(12) Install center console assembly (Fig. 117). Ver-

ify that boot is not pinched at console opening before
tightening.

(13) Position gearshift boot (Fig. 118) over the

gearshift mechanism and engage tab on mount ring
at front to opening in console. Apply hand pressure to
engage bosses on mount ring of boot to console open-
ing slots.

Fig. 116 Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw

1 - CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENT SCREW

Fig. 117 Center Console Removal/Installation -

Typical

1 - CENTER CONSOLE

Fig. 118 Gearshift Boot

1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT

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(14) Position gearshift knob hole over the gearshift

mechanism (Fig. 119) and align the shift pattern.

(15) Strike knob with rubber mallet to engage

knob to mechanism.

(16) Verify that shift pattern is aligned properly.
(17) Install battery tray (Fig. 120).

(18) Install battery and hold-down clamp (Fig.

121).

(19) Install the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 122).

(20) Connect battery cables.

Fig. 119 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation

1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB

Fig. 120 Battery Tray Removal/Installation

1 - BATTERY TRAY

Fig. 121 Battery Removal/Installation

1 - BATTERY

Fig. 122 Air Cleaner Assembly Removal/Installation

1 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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GEAR SHIFT CABLE (Continued)

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT - GEARSHIFT CROSSOVER
CABLE

(1) Remove center console from vehicle. (Refer to

23

-

BODY/INTERIOR/CENTER

CONSOLE

-

REMOVAL)

(2) Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at

shifter (Fig. 123).

(3) The gearshift mechanism and transaxle cross-

over lever are spring-loaded and self-centering. Align-
ment pins used in the past are not required anymore.
Allow gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover
lever to relax in their neutral positions. To ensure
the gearshift lever is in the proper position, place the
shifter in 3rd or 4th gear if necessary. Torque adjust-
ment screw to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.). Care must be
taken to avoid moving the shift mechanism off-center
during screw tightening.

(4) Reinstall center console. Reinstall boot and

knob. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CENTER
CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)

GEAR SHIFT KNOB

REMOVAL

(1) Pull up on gearshift knob with moderate force

to remove from gearshift mechanism (Fig. 124).

INSTALLATION

(1) Position knob hole over the gearshift mecha-

nism and align the shift pattern (Fig. 124).

(2) Strike knob with rubber mallet to engage knob

to mechanism.

(3) Verify that shift pattern is aligned properly.

GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM

REMOVAL

(1) Pull up on gearshift knob with moderate force

to remove from gearshift mechanism (Fig. 125).

Fig. 123 Loosen Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw

1 - CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENT SCREW

Fig. 124 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation

1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB

Fig. 125 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation

1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB

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(2) Remove shifter boot/bezel assembly from con-

sole by lifting up at mounting ring area (Fig. 126).

(3) Remove the center console assembly as shown

in (Fig. 127). Remove rear power window switch (if
equipped) and disconnect harness from console.

(4) Remove crossover cable retaining clip and dis-

connect from shift lever (Fig. 128).

(5) Remove selector cable retaining clip and dis-

connect from shift lever (Fig. 129).

Fig. 126 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation

1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT

Fig. 127 Center Console Removal/Installation—

Typical

1 - CENTER CONSOLE

Fig. 128 Crossover Cable at Shifter Assembly

1 - GROMMET PLATE NUT
2 - SHIFTER
3 - CROSSOVER CABLE
4 - CLIP

Fig. 129 Selector Cable at Shifter Assembly

1 - SHIFTER
2 - CLIP
3 - SELECTOR CABLE

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GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM (Continued)