Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM

COMPONENTS(1):

COMPONENTS(2):

REMOVAL
1. Remove the center console (A).





2. Remove the select cable snap pin (A).





3. Remove the shift cable clip (A).





4. Remove the shift cable (A) and select cable (B).
5. Remove the shift lever assembly (C).





6. Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).





7. Remove the snap pins (2EA). (Transaxle side).





8. Remove the shift cable and select cable.

DISASSEMBLY
1. Disassemble the shift lever knob (A) from the shift lever shaft (B).





2. Disassemble the push nut (A) from the shift lever bracket. And then disassemble the shift lever shaft and select lever.





INSPECTION
1. Check the select cable for proper operation and for damage.
2. Check the shift cable for proper operation and for damage.





3. Check the boots for damage.
4. Check the boots for wear, abrasion, sticking, restricted movement or damage.
5. Check for the weak or damaged spring.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the shift cable and select cable after locating the shift lever and select lever at the neutral position.

NOTE: When operating lever of body side, check secure operation of lever of transaxle side after assembly.

2. Install the snap pins (2EA) of transaxle side.
3. Install the shift lever assembly.
TORQUE: 9 - 14 Nm (90 - 140 kgf-cm, 6 - 9.5 ft. lbs.)





4. Install the shift cable and select cable to the shift lever side.

NOTE: Adjust the cable length with select cable adjuster (A) in N position before installing the center console.





5. Install the center console.