Autotrans question...Going from Park to Drive

[MetrowestLara]

I have a 1999 Gen 1 SLE V6 Solara with an automatic transmission. I noticed that when moving the gear shift from Park to Drive that it is very stiff. When it's in Drive I can push the gear shift lever forward and the indicator on the center console with almost go up to Neutral. I was wondering if guys with similar year cars experience the same thing. Is it possible I'm having transmission trouble or is it just the gear shift linkage being a little messed up. Appreciate any comments.

[99BlackSandv6]

The lever needs to be adjusted.

[MetrowestLara]

Thanks. I'm not much of a mechanic. Do you know how to do that and are you willing to share or point me to some instructions?

[Mole]

open up the area and clean it... i assume someone spilled soda in there or something.

[99BlackSandv6]

See page AX2-69. Halfway down the scroll bar.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/6004125/a541e ... -Transaxle

[MetrowestLara]

Thanks for the link. I will make the adjustment and hopefully it will solve the problem.