Shift Linkage, Adjusting

Requirements
- Components of shift mechanism and linkage must be in proper working condition
- Shift mechanism must move freely
- Transmission, clutch and clutch assembly must be in proper working condition
- Transmission in neutral
- Remove shift knob and housing cover.





- Remove cover for shift mechanism housing (arrows).
- Measure dimension between body opening and rear shift rod (in shift mechanism).





Dimension -a-: 37 mm (1.456 inch)
If dimension -a- is not attained





- Loosen bolt for pivot rod (arrow -2-).
Rear pivot rod (in shift mechanism) should move freely in both directions on slide.
- Adjust dimension -a- by moving pivot rod.
- Tighten pivot rod bolt.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)





- Loosen ball housing nuts (arrows -A and -B-).
- Align ball housing horizontally (item 25).
- Tighten ball housing nuts (arrows -A and -B-).
- Arrow -A-: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
- Arrow -B-: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)





- Loosen bolt for shift rod (arrow).
Connection between shift rod and shift mechanism must move freely.
- Align shift lever so it is positioned slightly toward rear.





Dimension -a- between ball stop buffers and ball housing should be equal on both sides.
- Have second technician hold shift lever.
- Tighten bolt for shift rod.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)

Note: The position of the shift lever should not change when bolt is tightened.