One thing you can try, is to disconnect the linkage one at a time, at the firewall and see if the travel of the shifter arm moves further than before. Try it on both the 1st-R and 2nd-3rd linkage. If it does move further, readjust the linkage per the shop manual.

Last edited by Phak1; 04/19/2021 3:02 PM.

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