Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the shift lever assembly.




2. Remove the control lever boot screws (1).
3. Tilt and remove the control lever boot (2) from the control lever.
4. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.




5. Remove the control lever housing assembly bolts (1).
6. Remove the control lever housing assembly (2) and gasket (3).
7. Mask off the control lever housing opening, in order to prevent foreign objects from entering the transmission.
8. Disassemble the control lever housing if necessary. Refer to Shift Control Housing Disassemble.

Installation Procedure

1. Assemble the control lever housing if previously disassembled. Refer to Shift Control Housing Assemble.
2. Remove the masking from the control lever opening and ensure the sealing surface is clean and dry.




3. Place the control lever gasket (3) on to the transmission.
4. Position the control lever housing assembly (2) to the control lever assembly opening, aligning the bushing with the internal shift control lever.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install the control lever housing assembly bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




6. Slide the boot (2) into position over the control lever.

Important: Ensure the carpet is not between the boot and the floor panel.

7. Tilt the boot (2) in order to seat to the floor.
8. Install the control lever boot screws (1).

Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

9. Install the shift lever assembly.