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Remove/Install & Set Shift Rod: Notes

Fig 1: Remove/Install & Set Shift Rod
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Remove/Install 

WARNING: Risk of death. Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four supports plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
NOTE: The vehicle must be horizontal. Place the vehicle on the lifting platform.
  1. 1 -  Move selector lever to position "D".
  2. 2.2 -  Remove rear part section of engine compartment paneling. See Remove/Install Bottom Engine Compartment Paneling .
  3. 3 -  Unclip locking plate (1a) using a screwdriver and unhinge shift rod (2) at range selector lever (3). See Fig 1.
  4. 4 -  Detach locking plate (1b) with needle nose pliers vertically toward bottom and unhinge shift rod (2) at intermediate lever (4).
  5. 5 -  Take out shift rod (2).

Inspect 

  1. 6 -  Check locking plates (1a, 1b) and sockets (5). Replace, if necessary. See Fig 1.
  2. 7 -  Install in reverse order.

Adjusting 

  1. 8 -  Unscrew grub screw (6) from head (7). See Fig 1.
  2. 9 -  Move selector lever and range selector lever (3) into position "D".
  3. 10 -  Screw new grub screw (6) into head (7). Tighten bolt in rod head to 12 N.m.
    NOTE: Counterhold head (7) when tightening the grub screw. DO NOT move range selector lever (3) and intermediate lever (4) out of position "D".
  4. 11 -  Perform function check.
  5. 12.2 -  Install rear part section of engine compartment paneling. See Remove/Install Bottom Engine Compartment Paneling .