Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Adjustment of Shift Cable

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5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
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T/M control cable adjustment procedure

  1. Set the shift lever on the passenger compartment side and the manual control lever on the T/M side to the "N" position.
  2. Connect the cabin-side shift lever and the shift cable.
  3. Push the cable in the direction shown by "F" to eliminate the FREE PLAY.
  4. Tighten the adjusting nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  5. 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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