M45

5972 Fixture:

1. Position transmission and fixture assembly P/N 5972 on lifting device. Fixture in front position to secure transmission rigidly on fixture

5972 Fixture:

2. Install transmission. Check that throw-out bearing is correctly positioned in fork. Raise transmission. Turn transmission to free it from propeller shaft tunnel when pushing it in from rear. Install two lower bolts at bell housing. Remove fixture and lifting device.





3. Install:
- Starter motor and tighten retaining bolts.
- Front exhaust pipe bracket. Two bolts at bell housing, one nut at exhaust pipe.
- Remaining bolts for bell housing.
- Rubber rings for front muffler.





4. Install:
- Clutch cable to bell housing and clutch fork.
- Propeller shaft to transmission drive flange.
- Speedometer cable.





5. Install:
- Cross-member with rubber cushion and bracket.
- Clutch fork return spring.





6. Inside vehicle: Install rubber ring and plastic bushing.





7. Inside vehicle: Check that sound deadening material is correctly positioned.





8. Inside vehicle: Install gearshift lever. Install retaining ring





9. From under vehicle: Attach gearshift rod to gearshift lever. Push pivot pin onto position and install locking screw.





10. Install reverse detent plate.





11. Adjust clearance for reverse gear detent. Engage 1st gear and adjust clearance between detent plate and gear shift lever. Correct clearance 0.5-1.5 mm (0.020-0.060 in). Engage 2nd gear and recheck clearance.





12. Install Connector for back-up light.
13. Install left side panel of center console.





14. Install gearshift lever cover.





15. Reconnect battery ground cable.