Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

SHIFT MECHANISM

REMOVAL
1. Lift up on gearshift boot to disengage retainer tabs from console.





2. Push down on knob and rotate clockwise to remove knob/boot assembly (Fig. 137).





3. Remove the center console assembly as shown in (Fig. 138).





4. Remove crossover cable retaining clip and disconnect from shift lever (Fig. 139).





5. Remove selector cable retaining clip and disconnect from shift lever (Fig. 140).





6. Remove four shifter assy-to-floor pan nuts and remove shifter from vehicle (Fig. 141).

INSTALLATION
1. Install shifter assy. to floor pan (Fig. 141). Install and tighten four nuts to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) torque.
2. Install selector cable to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 140).
3. Install crossover cable to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 139).
4. Install center console assembly (Fig. 138).
5. Install knob/boot assembly to shifter lever, align knob to three o'clock position, push knob down to engage spring and rotate counter clockwise.
6. Locate boot to console at forward tab and secure to console with retaining tabs.