OEM 2007 Toyota Camry Shift Cable

2007 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Shift Cable in a Transmission Control Assembly on 2007 Toyota Camry?

  A: The transmission control cable assembly requires servicing after removal of the air conditioning unit followed by the battery then the air cleaner inlet assembly together with the air cleaner cap subassembly and air cleaner case subassembly. The procedure to remove the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer starts with pushing away the floor shift cable claws before turning back the carpet and then using a tool to detach the two bolts followed by grommet retainer removal. You must disconnect the transmission control cable assembly by servicing the following sequence: extract the nut from the control shaft lever then detach the cable and remove the clip from the No. 1 control cable bracket and separate the clamp before drawing the assembly forward from the body. Check the shift lever position for P to R movement and N to D and R functionality; an improper response requires evaluating the installation of both the park/neutral position switch assembly and shift lever assembly. The shift lever position adjustment starts with moving it to N then removing the nut from the control shaft lever followed by disconnecting its cable before pushing down the control shaft while returning the lever 2 notches to N and following the slider instructions by pulling up the lock piece so you can install the cable with its nut torqued to 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.), ensuring the cable stays stretched. After pushing the lock piece in place take the following steps: start the engine while verifying the correct vehicle movement. When installing the transmission control cable assembly proceed through the cabin to the engine compartment and install the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer using 2 bolts torqued to 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.). Then install the transmission control cable assembly such that the uneven surface of the floor shift cable faces upward and connect its control cable to the clamp and bracket with a new clip and secure the cable to the control shaft lever with the nut torqued to 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.). Before proceeding verify the lock piece extends completely inside and no boot deformation exists. The maintenance procedure ends with air cleaner case subassembly and air cleaner cap subassembly installation before adding the air cleaner inlet assembly and battery and air conditioning unit. Inspection and shift lever position adjustment should be performed afterward.