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Column Shift

  1. Place selector in Drive (Overdrive on AOT) position. Make sure selector lever remains against stop by hanging an 8 lb. (3.6 kg) weight on selector lever.
  2. Loosen shift rod adjusting bolt (or nut). Push manual transmission lever downward to lowest position (2nd detent from full counterclockwise position) or (3rd detent) for (AOT).
  3. Ensure the slotted rod end has flats aligned with flats on mounting stud (if equipped). Ensure selector lever has not moved from Drive (C-5) or Overdrive (AOT) position. Tighten bolt (or nut) and check operation in all selector detent positions. See Fig 1, Fig 2, and Fig 3.
Fig 1: Column Shift Linkage Adjustment
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Fig 2: Column Shift Linkage Adjustment
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Fig 3: Column Shift Linkage Adjustment
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