MT Gear Shift Lever: Assembly: 5MT

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Clean all parts before assembly.
Mount the bushing and cushion rubber on the stay.

Fig 1: Mounting Bushing & Cushion Rubber On Stay
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Mount each part; boot, O-ring, bushing A, spacer, bushing B, bushing and spring pin on the gear shift lever.
NOTE:
- Always use new O-rings.
- Apply grease [SUNLIGHT 2 (Part No. 003602010 or equivalent] to the inner and side surfaces of the bushing when installing the spacer.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Grease To Inner & Side Surfaces Of Bushing
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Insert the gear shift lever into the boot hole.
Install the snap ring and stay to bushing B.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring & Stay To Bushing B
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Tighten with lock wire to the extent that the boot will not come off.
NOTE: Always use new lock wire.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Wire & Stay
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Insert the rod into the boot hole.
Connect rod to lever.
Tightening torque:

11.8 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Connecting Rod To Lever
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Check the swing torque of rod in relation to the gear shift lever.
Check that there is no excessive play and that parts move smoothly.