For 1990-2009 cars

1. Ensure that the shift lever is in the park (P) position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Loosen the selector rod on selector retaining bolt.
4. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the park (P) position.
5. Hold the selector lever on transmission against the rear stop to eliminate any play.

Tighten
Tighten the selector lever adjustment nut to 9 N·m (80 lb. in).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Inspect the operation of the starting system with the shift lever in each position. The engine should only crank when the lever is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position.