UNITIZED TRANSAXLE WITH DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Forward/Reverse (F&R) Shifter Cable
2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 16-47
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FORWARD/REVERSE (F&R) SHIFTER CABLE
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 16-1.
If the F&R shifter cable is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.
F&R SHIFTER CABLE REMOVAL
NOTE: Before removing cable, note cable routing and positions of wire ties or other devices securing the
cable to the vehicle. When reinstalled, cable must be routed and secured as it was originally.
1. Remove the ball joint socket (2) from the F&R shifter assembly ball stud (3) (Figure 16-116, Page 16-
2. Remove the ball joint socket (10) from the shifter arm ball stud (11) on the transaxle (Figure 16-116,
3. Loosen the retaining nuts (5) on both ends of the cable and remove the wire tie (Figure 16-116, Page
4. Remove cable from the vehicle.
F&R SHIFTER CABLE INSTALLATION
1. From the F&R shifter, route the cable exactly as it was originally, to the transaxle shifter lever.
2. Secure the cable with retaining nut (5) on each side of the shifter cable support bracket at the transaxle
(Figure 16-116, Page 16-48). Tighten nuts to 22 ft-lb (29.8 N·m).
3. Secure the cable with retaining nut (5) on each side of the shifter cable support bracket at the F&R
assembly (Figure 16-116, Page 16-48). Tighten nuts to 43 in-lb (4.9 N·m).
4. Install the ball joint socket (10) on the shifter lever ball stud (11) on the transaxle (Figure 16-116, Page
5. Install the ball joint socket (2) on the F&R shifter assembly ball stud (3) (Figure 16-116, Page 16-48).
6. Install wire tie (8) to secure wire harness to cable at the support bracket near the F&R shifter assembly
(Figure 16-116, Page 16-48). See following WARNING.
Figure 16-115 F&R Positions
F N R
SHIFTER
LEVER
SHIFTER
ARM
TOP VIEW