Gearshift Control Shaft and Extension Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the gearshift control shaft rear through bolt and nut (3) from the gearshift control lever.





3. Remove the gearshift control joint through bolt and nut (6) at the transaxle gearshift shaft (5) and gearshift control shaft (3) with the gearshift control shaft joint from the vehicle.
4. Remove the gearshift control shaft front through bolt and nut (4) from the gearshift control shaft joint.
5. Separate the gearshift control shaft joint from the gearshift control shaft (3).





6. Remove the four gearshift control lever guide plate bolts (2) from the control lever guide plate (4).
7. Remove the extension rod from the gearshift control lever guide plate (4).





8. Remove the extension rod retaining nut (2) and two washers at the extension rod mounting stud on the transaxle.
9. Remove the extension rod from the vehicle.
10. Inspect the following components and replace the components as necessary:
^ The gearshift control shaft and extension rod bushings
Inspect the gearshift control shaft and extension rod bushings for excessive wear or damage.
^ The gearshift control shaft
Inspect the gearshift control shaft for damage or distortion.
^ The extension rod
Inspect the extension rod for damage or distortion.
^ The gearshift control joint
Inspect the gearshift control joint for damage or distortion.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the extension rod onto the extension rod mounting stud. Use two washers and the extension rod retaining nut (2) in order to secure the extension rod.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the extension rod to the gearshift control lever guide plate. Use four gearshift control lever guide plate bolts (2) in order to secure the extension rod.
^ Tighten the gearshift control lever guide plate bolts (2) to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten the extension rod retaining nut to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the gearshift control shaft joint to the gearshift control shaft (3). Use the gearshift control shaft front through bolt and nut (4) in order to secure the gearshift control shaft joint.
Tighten the gearshift control shaft front through bolt and nut (4) to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the gearshift control shaft (3) to the transaxle gearshift shaft (5). Use the gearshift control joint through bolt and nut (6) in order to secure the gearshift control shaft.
5. Install the gearshift control shaft (3) to the gearshift control lever. Use the gearshift control shaft rear through bolt and nut.
^ Tighten the gearshift control joint through bolt and nut (6) to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the gearshift control shaft front through bolt and nut (4) to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle