Shift Linkage: Description and Operation

The manual shift mechanism is made up of the following components:
^ gearshift lever knob
^ gearshift lever
^ transmission control selector housing
^ transmission gearshift rod and clevis
^ stabilizer rod
^ gearshift lever boot assembly
The gearshift lever is connected to the transmission control selector housing and allows the driver to select a gear.

The transmission control selector housing transfers the gearshift lever movements to the transmission gearshift rod and clevis. The transmission gearshift rod and clevis is connected to the shift lever shaft. A gearshift stabilizer bar is mounted to the transmission control selector housing and rubber mounted to a bracket at the RH transaxle support insulator.

The stabilizer rod equalizes powertrain movement with the transmission control selector housing and prevents the transaxle from being pulled out of gear by powertrain movement.

Rubber boots are provided for protection of the shafts and for sound insulation. Adjustment of the external linkage is not necessary.