Goal: make the shifter’s positions at the cabin correspond exactly to the transmission’s selector positions (P–R–N–D–L). Mis‑adjustment = wrong gear selected, no/late engagement, or shifter index not matching transmission. Below is a concise, ordered procedure with the theory behind each step and how the adjustment corrects faults.

Prerequisites (theory): the cable is a push–pull inner wire inside a fixed outer sheath. The inner wire’s free length and anchor points set the mechanical relationship between the shifter lever and the transmission selector lever. Wear/stretch or wrong installation changes that length and so shifts the whole range (all positions offset by the same amount). Correcting the length/anchor aligns the neutral index and thus all detents.

Ordered procedure + theory (do each in order):

1) Safety & access
- Action: Park on level ground, parking brake on, engine off, wheels chocked, gain access to both shifter end (interior) and transmission end (under car).
- Theory: You must control both ends and prevent vehicle roll; both ends must be free to move during adjustment.

2) Identify components and stops
- Action: Locate inner cable, outer sheath, adjuster/locknut, clevis/pin at transmission, shifter linkage at the console, and any indexing marks.
- Theory: Adjustment is done where the inner cable is clamped/anchored; know which nut or clip sets cable length.

3) Place shifter in mechanical NEUTRAL (center detent)
- Action: Move the console shifter into the neutral position (not “park” or “drive”), making sure it sits square in the neutral gate.
- Theory: The shifter lever position is the driver-side reference. Setting the cabin shifter to its neutral index provides the reference point to align the cable length.

4) Place transmission in NEUTRAL
- Action: With the shifter in neutral, ensure the transmission selector lever at the case is physically in its neutral position (manually move the selector lever if required or rotate drivetrain to allow neutral).
- Theory: The transmission’s internal selector must be at neutral. If the cable sits at shifter neutral but the trans is not, the cable length is wrong — aligning both fixes that offset.

5) Free the cable anchor
- Action: Loosen the locknut/bolt/clamp that holds the inner cable so the inner can slide relative to the sheath; leave the outer sheath fixed to its bracket.
- Theory: Loosening allows the inner to be repositioned to match the two neutral points without spring or clamp preload.

6) Align inner cable to match both neutrals
- Action: Adjust/pull the inner wire until there is no preload or slack when both the shifter and transmission selector are in neutral; seat the clevis/pin so the transmission lever rests at the neutral index without tension.
- Theory: Neutral is the zero point. When the inner wire is set so both neutral positions coincide, the whole mapping of shifter positions to transmission detents becomes correct (linear alignment). This corrects offsets caused by stretch or misinstallation.

7) Re‑tighten clamp while maintaining alignment
- Action: Hold the inner cable firmly so the alignment does not shift, then tighten the locknut/bolt/clip to secure the inner cable. Ensure bushings are seated and clevis pin cotter/clip is installed.
- Theory: Securing the cable fixes the corrected length; if the clamp slips the misalignment returns.

8) Verify full range and stops at transmission end
- Action: Move the shifter through all positions (P–R–N–D–L) while watching the transmission selector lever; verify it hits the correct detents/stops and returns cleanly to neutral.
- Theory: Proper adjustment gives correct travel and correct stop engagement. If a travel stop is reached before the lever hits the transmission detent, either cable length or stop adjustment is still off.

9) Check electrical interlocks
- Action: With ignition on, verify neutral safety (engine start only in P or N) and reverse lights function when shifter in R.
- Theory: Neutral/safety switches are actuated by the same linkage; their correctness indicates the mechanical alignment is accurate.

10) Road-test & final inspection
- Action: Drive slowly in a safe area and cycle through gears to confirm correct engagement and absence of slipping, delayed engagement, or wrong gear selection. Recheck clamps and bushings after test.
- Theory: Dynamic load can reveal residual slack, binding or worn components that static checks miss.

Why the repair fixes common faults
- Symptom: Shifter says “D” but transmission stays in 2nd or doesn’t engage: Cause = cable offset or stuck inner wire; fixing cable length aligns full‑range travel so the transmission selector reaches the correct detent for “D”.
- Symptom: Can’t select Reverse or Reverse lights not working: Cause = cable out of neutral index so reverse position not reached; adjusting aligns the reverse position.
- Symptom: Harsh/late engagement after shifting: Cause = cable stretched or bound so travel limits aren’t reached and the valve body is partially engaged; properly adjusted cable restores full, correct travel and engagement.
- Symptom: Interlock (start/reverse light) faults: Cause = neutral/R switch not being actuated due to misalignment; aligning linkage activates switches at the correct positions.

When adjustment won’t fix it (quick troubleshooting theory)
- Inner cable binding, frayed or kinked inner wire: adjustment won’t hold — replace cable.
- Worn/loose bushings, clevis pin play, bent transmission lever or shifter pivot: these introduce play or nonlinearity; they must be repaired or replaced.
- Internal transmission selector/valve body damage: shifting mechanically correct but transmission behaves incorrectly — internal diagnosis needed.

Concise checklist to confirm a successful job
- Shifter neutral = transmission neutral (visual/feel).
- All gear positions physically reach transmission selector detents.
- Neutral safety and reverse light switches operate in the proper positions.
- Road test confirms correct engagement with no lag or wrong gear.

That is the ordered procedure with the mechanical theory and how the adjustment corrects each fault.
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