Linkage Lever and/or Bushing
LINKAGE LEVER AND/OR BUSHINGSRemoval Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Separate the plastic clip from the end of each ball socket.
3. Separate the ball sockets from the ball studs on the linkage bolts using a pry bar.
4. Remove the control shift rod.
5. Remove the clip and the bolt from the universal joint.
6. Remove the rod clamp bolt.
7. Separate the linkage bolt from the shift tube.
8. Loosen the spring clips and remove the pivot bolt.
9. Remove the linkage lever assembly from the vehicle.
10. Remove both linkage lever bushings from the linkage lever assembly.
11. Remove the snap rings retaining the linkage bolts to the linkage lever assembly.
12. Disconnect the linkage bolts from the linkage lever.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the linkage bolts to the linkage lever.
2. Install the snap rings to retain the linkage bolts to the linkage lever assembly.
3. Coat the linkage lever bushings with silicone grease.
4. Install both of the linkage lever bushings into the linkage lever assembly.
5. Install the linkage lever assembly into the vehicle.
6. Install the pivot bolt. Make sure the spring clips are engaged.
7. Coat the universal joint bolt with silicone grease.
8. Install the universal joint bolt and the clip onto the universal joint.
9. Install the control shift rod.
10. Press the ball sockets onto the ball studs on the linkage bolts.
11. Connect the plastic clips on the end of each ball socket.
12. Connect the linkage bolt to the shift tube.
13. Adjust the shift linkage. Adjustments
14. Install the rod clamp bolt.
15. Tighten the rod clamp bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the rod clamp bolt to 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.).
16. Connect the negative battery cable.