Shifter M/T: Service and Repair

Gearshift Lever and Boot

NOTE: Without FX4 option shown, FX4 similar.











Removal and Installation

Vehicles with FX4

1. Loosen gearshift knob jamb nut and turn the knob counterclockwise until the knob is removed.





Vehicles without FX4

2. Remove the gearshift knob by pulling the knob upward.

All vehicles

3. Raise the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly to access the nut and eccentric stud that retains the upper gearshift lever to the lower gearshift lever.

1. Remove the 2 screws retaining the console to the floor.

2. Raise the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly to access the nut and eccentric stud.





4. Remove the nut.





5. Install the nut on the LH side of the lever, then tighten the nut to remove the eccentric stud out of the gearshift lever.





6. Remove the upper gearshift lever and the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly as an assembly.





7. NOTE: Note the position of the vehicle identification tags on the top of the inner gearshift lever boot for correct installation.

If necessary, remove the 4 screws and the inner gearshift lever floor pan sealing boot.





8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.