2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Gear Lever

FBLAU

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2001 SUZUKI VITARA
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
98,000 MILES

Hello and thanks for this great website.
The button which is located on the gear lever has popped out and as I tried to re insert it in the hole the gear lever moved position. I placed my finger in the hole and released the lever back to position ''N'' and was able to re insert the button again. Now if I try to change the gear I have to force it and the light trhat illuminates the gear position letters, won't go on any more.
Could you kindly help me by telling me what part I should purchase for this? Is it right to purchase a ''BECK ARNLEY CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER ''?

Many thanks in advance.
Fblau

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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SELECT CABLE
Before tightening cable end nut "4", shift select lever to Neutral position.
Shift manual shift lever "2" to Neutral. See Fig. 9.
NOTE:Ensure that nut "4" and cable joint "3" have clearance under above conditions. If select cable "1" has been moved, push it in arrow "C" direction as shown in figure at the left until it stops and then confirm that select lever is in "N" position.

Turn nut "3" by hand till it contacts manual selector cable joint "2". Then tighten nut "4" with wrench. See Fig. 9.
After select cable "1" is installed, check for the following:
Push vehicle with selector lever shifted to Park.
Vehicle should not move.
Vehicle can not be driven in Neutral.
Vehicle can be driven in Drive, 2, and Low.
Vehicle can be backed in Reverse.
Fig. 9: Adjusting Manual Shift Lever
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TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH
Shift select lever to Neutral range. See Fig. 10.
Check that the center line on manual value shaft "2" and Neutral reference line "1" on switch are aligned. If not loosen switch bolt and align them.
Check that engine starts in Neutral and Park ranges but it doesn't start in Drive, "2", Low or Reverse range. Also check that back-up lights in Reverse range.