Shift Mechanism

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION




1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove in the sequence shown in the image.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Apply a coat of grease (lithium base, NLGI No.2) to the change lever ball, the ball seats, and each joint.

Spring




Remove the spring by prying on the hooked part of the spring with a screwdriver.

INSPECTION




Check the following, and replace if necessary:
1. Bent control rod.
2. Wear, damage, or malfunction of any joint.
3. Damaged gear shift lever ball.
4. Weak spring.
5. Wear or damage of bushing.

INSTALLATION




Install in the reverse order of removal and note the following:

Extension Bar
First, install the extension bar to the floor, and then install it onto the transaxle.

Tightening torque: 31-46 N.m (3.2-4.7 m-kg, 23-34 ft-lb)

Bracket Installation




Tighten the bracket installation nuts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 7-10 N.m (70-100 cm-kg, 60-84 in-lb)

Gear Shift Lever Ball




Apply grease to the ball seat surface, and install the upper and lower ball seat, holder, and boot.

NOTE: Apply grease to all joints.

Spring




Make sure that the hooked part of the spring is properly seated in the bracket groove, as shown in the image.

Bracket Cavity




Put grease in the bracket cavity.

Change Control Rod




Install the change control rod so that its relationship with the shift lever is as shown in the image.

Tightening torque: 16-22 N.m (1.6-2.3 m-kg, 12-17 ft-lb)