Gearshift Lever Case Replacement

Gearshift Lever Case Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect the shift cables from the transaxle assembly.
3. Disconnect the backup lamp switch connector from the switch.




4. Remove the backup lamp switch from the transaxle.




5. Remove the 3 bolts and the shift control support bracket from the transaxle.




6. Remove the 2 bolts and the control shift lever from the transaxle

Important: When removing the shift control lever notice that there is a shift control lever bushing and that it must be replaced in its original position, or incorrect shifting may occur.

7. Remove the shift control lever bushing from the transaxle.




8. Remove the lock ball assembly from the transaxle.




9. Remove the 4 gear case lever bolts.
10. Remove the gear case lever assembly from the transaxle.
11. Remove the gasket.

Installation Procedure

1. Install a new gasket on the gear case lever assembly.
2. Install the gear case lever assembly in the transaxle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the 4 gear case lever retaining bolts

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the gear shift guide case gasket.




5. Install the gear shift guide case and the 4 bolts.

Tighten the gear shift guide case bolts to 20 N.m (14 lb ft).




6. Install the lock ball assembly in the transaxle case.

Tighten the lock ball assembly to 29 N.m (22 lb ft).




7. Install the shift control lever bushing on the shift control lever.




8. Install the shift control lever on the transaxle case.
9. Install the 2 lever retaining bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).

10. Install the shift control lever support bracket on the transaxle case.
11. Install the 3 bracket retaining bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (8 lb ft).

12. Install the back up lamp switch with a new gasket.

Tighten the switch to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

13. Connect the back up lamp switch electrical connector.
14. Connect the shift cables.
15. Install the air cleaner assembly.