Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Adjustment of Shift Cable
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T/M control cable adjustment procedure
- Set the shift lever on the passenger compartment side and the manual control lever on the T/M side to the "N" position.
- Connect the cabin-side shift lever and the shift cable.
- Push the cable in the direction shown by "F" to eliminate the FREE PLAY.
- Tighten the adjusting nut (A).
Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

- After proper adjustment, be sure to check that the part operates properly in each range on the T/M side corresponding to each shift lever position.
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