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 note
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 Nuts




Tighten the bracket installation nuts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 16-23 N.m (1.6-2.3 m-kg, 12-17 ft-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: 16-23 N.m (1.6-2.3 m-kg, 12-17 ft-lb)