Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

Shift Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the shift control assembly. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement Shift Control Assembly Replacement.

2. Remove the driveline support assembly, the transmission and the differential from the vehicle, then separate the transmission from the driveline support assembly. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement Driveline Support Assembly Replacement.

3. Slide the transmission shift rod toward the transmission until the transmission shift shaft seats in the rear-most detent position.

Placing the shift rod close to the transmission housing provides additional support for the transmission shift shaft.

4. Using a drift or punch, remove the roll pin (1) retaining the transmission shift rod to the transmission shift shaft.

5. Remove the transmission shift rod from the transmission shift shaft.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the transmission shift rod to the transmission shift shaft.

2. Using a drift or punch, install the roll pin (1) to retain the transmission shift rod to the shift shaft.

3. Pull the transmission shift rod away from the transmission to the middle detent position (NEUTRAL).

4. Install the transmission to the driveline support assembly, then install the driveline support assembly, transmission and differential to the vehicle. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement Driveline Support Assembly Replacement.

5. Install the shift control assembly. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement Shift Control Assembly Replacement.