Kia Forte: Manual Transaxle Control System / Control Cable

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Manual Transaxle System / Manual Transaxle Control System / Control Cable

Components and components location

Components

1. Shift lever knob & 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 snap pins (A).

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

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

7.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")

Remove the select cable.

(1)	Remove the snap pin (A).

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

Remove the shift cable.

(1)	Remove the snap pin (A) in the direction of the arrow.

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

10.	Remove the shift cable retainer (A) after loosening the nuts (B). Then, remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the vehicle interior.

Installation

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

Tightening torque :

11.8 - 14.7 N·m (1.2 - 1.5 kgf·m, 8.7 - 10.8 lb·ft)

Install the select cable.

(1)	Install the select cable (A) from the shift lever.

(2)	Install the select cable to the lever pin and then insert the snap pin (A).

Install the shift cable.

(1)	Install the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

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

4.	Check that the shift lever and control shaft are placed in the "4th" position and then install the 4th fixing pin (A).

Install the control cable.

(1)	After pulling the holder (A) in the direction of the "P", pull the lock (B) in the direction of the "F".

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

(3)	Insert the snap pins (A).

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

7.	Check for proper operation of control shaft lever when operated (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, R gear).

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")

Shift Lever

Components and components location Components 1. Shift lever knob & boots 2. Shift lever assembly 3. Select cable 4. Shift cable 5. Retainer ...

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