Kia Forte BD Quiz
Manual Transmission

Control Cable

In this manual: Manual Transmission
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
20steps
~120min
4/5difficulty
0102030405014.711N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 20

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Shift Lever Knob and Boots
2. Shift Lever Assembly
3. Select Cable		 4. Shift Cable
5. Retainer

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Move the shift lever to 4th gear.

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  4. Remove the control cable from the control shaft after removing the clip pin (A).

  5. Remove the shift cable (B) and select cable (C).

  6. Remove the knob (A) by pulling it upward after removing the boots from the upper console cover.

  7. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - Floor Console Assembly)

  8. Disconnect the select cable.

    1. Remove the stop pin (A).

    2. Disconnect the select cable (A) from the shift lever.

  9. Remove the shift cable.

    1. Remove the lock pin (A) in the direction indicated by the arrow.

    2. Disconnect the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

  10. Remove the shift cable bracket (A) after loosening the nuts (B). Then remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the passenger compartment.

Installation

  1. Install the shift cable bracket (A) by tightening the nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 11.8–14.7 N·m

  2. Install the select cable.

    1. Connect the select cable (A) to the shift lever.

    2. Install the select cable onto the lever pin, then insert the lock pin (A).

  3. Install the shift cable.

    1. Connect the shift cable (A) to the shift lever.

    2. Install the end of the shift cable (A).

  4. Make sure the shift lever and control shaft are in the 4th position, then install the 4th lock pin (A).

  5. Install the control cable.

    1. Pull the holder (A) in the "R" direction, then pull the lock (B) in the "F" direction.

    2. Press the lock (A) after installing the control cable to the control shaft and cable bracket.

    3. Install the lock pins (A).

  6. Remove the 4th lock pin (A).

  7. Check that the control shaft lever operates correctly when pressed (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, reverse).

  8. Install the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - Floor Console Assembly)

  9. Install the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  10. Install the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

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