Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

TRANSAXLE CONTROL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING
Be careful not to subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks during removal and installation of the gearshift cable and select cable assembly.

Removal Steps 1-10:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[A] GEARSHIFT CABLE DISCONNECTION (GEARSHIFT LEVER SIDE)





CAUTION
When removing the gearshift cable, be careful not to deform it because the clip is opened forcibly.

[B] SELECT CABLE DISCONNECTION (TRANSMISSION SIDE)/GEARSHIFT CABLE DISCONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE)/GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP REMOVAL

CAUTION
Be careful not to pull out the cable directly to disconnect the joint because the cable could be broken.





1. Use the clip remover (special tool: MB992277), and disconnect the joint.





2. Push up the claws of the gearshift link clip using a screwdriver, etc., and then remove the gearshift link clip from the bracket together with the cables.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

[A] GEARSHIFT CABLE AND SELECT CABLE ASSEMBLY/GEARSHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE)/SELECT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE)/GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP INSTALLATION





CAUTION
Insert thoroughly the gearshift link clip, gearshift cable and select cable until they click in place.

1. After installing the new gearshift link clip to the cable bracket of the transaxle, install the gearshift cable and select cable to the cable bracket.

NOTE: The clip is reversible.

CAUTION
Check that the clip is securely installed.





2. Securely fit the tips of the gearshift cable and the select cable.
3. Move the shift lever and gearshift lever to all positions and check that the operation is smooth.

[B] GEARSHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (GEARSHIFT LEVER SIDE)





CAUTION
After the installation, slightly pull the joint to down direction to check that it is connected securely.

Insert the tip of the gearshift cable to the gearshift lever assembly thoroughly as shown until it clicks in place.