Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal

Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal





Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.5L Air Cleaner.

4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.





5. Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector.





6. Remove the manual control lever nut.





7. Remove the manual control lever.





8. Remove the bolts and remove the TCM.





9. Using a suitable pick, remove the manual control lever seal.





Installation

1. Using the Shift Shaft Fluid Seal Installer, install the manual control lever seal.





2. Verify that the manual lever position markings are aligned. Markings should indicate that the manual lever is in the OVERDRIVE position.





3. Install the TCM.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).





4. Install the manual control lever.





5. Install the manual control lever nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





6. Connect the TCM electrical connector.





7. NOTICE: Support the underside of the manual control lever when installing the selector lever cable or damage to the manual control lever or shaft may occur.

Connect the selector lever cable end.





8. Install the ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.5L Air Cleaner.

9. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

10. Check for correct vehicle operation.