MT Gear Shift Lever: Assembly

Clean all parts before assembly.
Mount 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, bushing B and spring pin on the gear shift lever.
NOTE:
- Always use new O-rings.
- Apply grease [NIGTIGHT LYW No. 2 or equivalent] to the inner and side surfaces of the bushing when installing the spacer. Refer to MT GEAR SHIFT LEVER , COMPONENT, General Descriptions.
Fig 2: Mounting Boot, O-Ring, Bushing A, Spacer, Bushing, Bushing B & Spring Pin On Gear Shift Lever
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Insert gear shift lever into the boot hole.
Install snap ring and stay to the 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: Tightening Lock Wire To Stay
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Insert the rod into the boot hole.
Connect rod to gear shift lever.
1. Tightening torque: 11.8 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Connecting Rod To Gear Shift Lever
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Check rod swing torque in relation to the gear shift lever.
If torque exceeds the specification, replace bushing or retighten nuts.
1. Locking torque: 0.7 N.m (0.07 kgf-m, 0.5 ft-lb) or less
Fig 6: Checking Rod Swing Torque In Relation To Gear Shift Lever
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Check that there is no excessive play and that parts move smoothly.