Shift Control Levers

REMOVAL
1. Remove 2 screws at the front and 2 clips at the rear, and then take off console box (1).

NOTE: To remove clip, push in its center pin first using small alien wrench (2) etc. for clip removal.





2. Remove console box bracket (1) by removing bolts (2) and lift up boot cover (3) and boot No. 2.





3. Remove boot clamp and then remove boot No. (1) from transmission shift lever case (2).
4. With gear shift control case cover (4) pushed down with fingers, turn it to counterclockwise and take out shift control lever (3).

INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
1. Check shift control lever lower portion and control lever locating sheet for excessive wear, and boot for damage.
Correct or replace if necessary.





2. Apply grease to pivot portions and seat, then install shift control lever.
3. If control lever locating bolts (1) are replaced or retightened, torque them as specified below.
Replacing of control lever locating bolts requires thread lock cement.
Tightening Torque (a) 17 Nm (12.5 ft. lbs.)





4. Install transmission boot No. 1 (1) from inside of cabin and clamp it with a new clamp (2) securely.





5. Tighten transmission boot No. 2 with boot cover (1) and console box bracket (2).
Tightening Torque (a) 6 Nm (48 inch lbs.)





6. Install console box leaving 2 mm (0.08 inch) from instrument panel (1) as shown.
Clearance "a": 2 mm (0.08 inch)

NOTE: Be sure that flare end of transmission boot No. 3 (2) is engaged with console box (3).