Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM

REMOVAL
1. Disengage gearshift boot from center console.





2. Pull up on gearshift knob with moderate force to remove from gearshift mechanism (Fig. 115).





3. Remove the center console assembly as shown in (Fig. 116).





4. Remove crossover cable retaining clip and disconnect from shift lever (Fig. 117).





5. Remove selector cable retaining clip and disconnect from shift lever (Fig. 118).





6. Remove four shifter assy-to-floor pan nuts and remove shifter from vehicle (Fig. 119).

INSTALLATION
1. Install shifter assy. to floor pan (Fig. 119). 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. 118).
3. Install crossover cable to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 117).
4. Install center console assembly (Fig. 116).
5. Install gearshift boot to console. Locate boot to console at forward tab and secure with retaining tabs.
6. Position knob hole over the gearshift mechanism and align the shift pattern (Fig. 104). Strike knob with rubber mallet to engage knob to mechanism.
7. Connect battery negative cable.