Shift Control Assembly: Installation

CAUTION: When installing the control assembly, make sure the control assembly rod does not damage the pass-through grommet. Make sure the control assembly rod is correctly located in the guide control assembly before securing the control assembly to the floor pan.

Install the control assembly into the vehicle and install the control assembly-to-floor pan bolts. See Figure . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Move the shift lever to the 5th/Reverse gate and use a 3/8" punch to hold in place.
Tighten the pinch bolt securing the control assembly rod to control shaft lever assembly. See Figure . Tighten pinch bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Release the transaxle shift control shaft. See Figure .
- If the transaxle has a spring loaded locking pin, remove the punch from the shift lever and rock the lever back and forth until the lever can be moved freely.
  CAUTION: If the transaxle hole plug was damaged during removal, install a new plug during assembly.
- If there was a plug in the transaxle hole, remove the punch from the shift lever. Remove the shift linkage lock pin, and install the plug. If the transaxle has a spring loaded locking pin, remove the punch from the shift lever and rock the lever back and forth until the lever can be moved freely.
Install the hose clip to the 2 power steering lines. See Figure .
Pull the A.I.R. tube back to the original position.
CAUTION: The clamp must be installed with the locking portion facing down.
Insert the tube into the hose and install the clamp. See Figure .
NOTE: There is a stand-off clip between the A.I.R. tube and the wiring harness at the front of the transaxle. This must be in place to eliminate the possibility of chafing between the tube and the harness.
Ensure the stand-off clip between the A.I.R. tube and the wiring harness is installed correctly. See Figure .
Install the center console.
Enable the SIR system.