Shift Lever Replacement - on Vehicle

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the shift knobs from the transfer case shift lever.
2. Remove the four screws securing the transfer case shift control bezel to the floor panel bracket and the shift bracket.
3. Remove the wiring harness from the transfer case shift control bezel. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





4. Remove the shift lever end from the transfer case linkage rod.





5. Remove the four bolts securing the transfer case shift control to the floor panel bracket.


Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the four bolts securing the transfer case shift control to the floor panel bracket.
^ Tighten the transfer case control bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).





2. Install the shift lever end to the transfer case linkage rod.





3. Lower the vehicle. Install the wiring harness to the transfer case shift control bezel.
4. Install the four screws securing the transfer case shift control bezel to the floor panel bracket and the shift bracket. Use the locator pin on the transfer case shift control bezel in order to aid in positioning the bezel onto the brackets.
^ Tighten the transfer case shift control bezel Screws to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. Install the shift knob to the transfer case shift lever.