Shift Control Assembly Replacement

Shift Control Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .




2. Disconnect the shift cables from the transmission.




3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Remove the shifter guide bolt.




5. Remove the 5 shifter retaining bolts.
6. Remove the shifter assembly from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure






Important: Use only the approved sealer for the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.


1. Apply sealer P/N 12378516 to the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.




2. Install the shifter.

Important: It will be necessary to move the shifter lever when installing and tightening the bolts.


3. Hand start all the shifter bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Tighten the Shifter bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Verify that the transmission is still in neutral position.

Important: To avoid damage to the shifter guide bolt, hand start the bolt.


6. Apply P/N 21485278 to the shifter guide bolt and install the shifter guide bolt. Hand tighten only.
7. Tighten the shifter guide bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





8. Connect the shift cables to the transmission.
9. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .