Shift Control Assembly Replacement

Shift Control Assembly Replacement


Removal Procedure





1. Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement






2. Remove the sound insulator foam block from the console.






3. Remove the bolts (2) securing the shift control assembly to the shift control adapter plate.

4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle






5. Remove the exhaust system.






6. Remove the propeller shaft (6).

7. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.

8. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement.

9. Lower the transmission assembly to gain access to the top of the transmission.






10. Using a flat-blade tool, release the right side shift control rod pin retainer.






11. Remove the shift control rod pin.






12. Using a flat-blade tool, release the left side shift control rod pin retainer. The graphic shows the transmission removed for clarity.






13. Remove the shift control rod pin.






14. Using a flat-blade tool, release the center shift control rod pin retainer. The graphic shows the transmission removed for clarity.






15. Remove the center shift control rod pin retainer.






16. Remove the shift control assembly from the transmission. Remove the shift control assembly from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure






1. Install the shift control assembly to the transmission.






2. Install the center shift control rod pin retainer.






3. Install the left side shift control rod pin. Rotate the pin in order to lock the retainer into place on the transmission.






4. Install the right side shift control rod pin. Rotate the pin in order to lock the retainer into place on the transmission.






5. Raise the transmission


6. Install the transmission support.






7. Remove the jack supporting the transmission.

8. Install the propeller shaft (6)







9. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LP1) Exhaust System Replacement (LY7) Exhaust System Replacement (L52)






10. Lower the vehicle.

Notice

Refer to Fastener Notice


11. Install the bolts (2) securing the shift control assembly to the adapter plate.
Tighten the shift control bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).







12. Install the sound insulator foam block into the console.







13. Install the shift control knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement.