1. Shift Linkage Adjustment

Shift Linkage Adjustment





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Important: All the gears must be easy to engage when the vehicle is stationary, the engine is running, and the clutch is disengaged.


2. Position the gearshift lever into NEUTRAL.
3. Loosen the rod clamp bolt.




4. Turn the gearshift rod to push the adjusting pin.




5. Remove the boot from the console.
6. Pull the boot upward to expose the shift control lever mechanism.
7. Position the gearshift lever close to left side of the NEUTRAL position.
8. Insert a 5-mm (0.2-in) gage pin into the holes to align the gearshift lever with the gearshift lever housing.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

9. Tighten the rod clamp bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 14 Nm (124 lb in).




10. Turn the gearshift rod to release the adjusting pin.




11. Install the adjustment hole plug.
12. Remove the gage pin from the gearshift lever.
13. Install the boot to the console.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.