Gearshift Mechanism

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable and isolate.

Fig. 41:

2. Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob (Fig. 41).
3. Remove the floor console (rear).

Fig. 42:

CAUTION: When removing forward console, the console will contact nylon shift release plunger (Fig. 42). If care is not used, plunger may break, requiring shifter assembly replacement.

4. Remove the forward IP console (front).

Fig. 43:

5. Loosen nut on shift cable adjust lever (Fig. 43).

Fig. 44:

6. Using a flat blade pry tool, remove the shifter cable core end from the shift lever pin (Fig. 44).
7. Using a flat blade pry tool, pry the cable conduit clip up from the shifter bracket. Pull up on the cable conduit and remove from bracket (Fig. 44).

Fig. 45:

Fig. 46:

8. Release interlock cable adjuster end by inserting pointed object into shift bracket to disengage lock (Fig. 45). Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock cable adjuster end from the slot in the gearshift mechanism bracket and disconnect cable core from shifter assembly (Fig. 46).

Fig. 47:

9. Disconnect Autostick connector (if equipped) (Fig. 47).

Fig. 48:

10. Remove the five nuts at the base of the shifter assembly. Remove assembly from vehicle (Fig. 48).

INSTALLATION

Fig. 49:

1. Install shifter assembly (Fig. 48). Tighten the nuts to 17 Nm (150 inch lbs.).
2. Install gearshift cable into conduit bracket and onto shift pin. Install retainer clip (Fig. 44).
3. Tighten cable adjuster nut (Fig. 43) to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).
4. Insert interlock cable core wire into interlock adjustment lever groove. Make sure the interlock cable slug is seated in the groove (Fig. 46).
5. Insert interlock cable adjuster end into bracket and snap into place (Fig. 46).
6. Adjust the gearshift and interlock cables. Refer to Adjustments.

NOTE: Gearshift and Interlock cables MUST be adjusted. Refer to the Adjustments for proper procedures.

7. If equipped with Autostick, connect the Autostick connector (Fig. 47).

CAUTION: When installing forward console, the console will contact nylon shift release plunger (Fig. 42). If care is not used, plunger may break, requiring shifter assembly replacement.

8. Install the forward IP console (front).
9. Install the floor console (rear).
10. Install the gearshift knob and tighten set screw (Fig. 41) to 2 Nm (20 inch lbs.).
11. Connect the battery negative cable.