MT Gear Shift Cable: Installation

CAUTION:

Do not bend MT gear shift cable at a sharp angle.
When replacing the new MT gear shift cable, secure it to shift bracket with the clamps, be careful not to mistake the installing direction.

Fig 1: View Of Old And New MT Gear Shift Cable Components

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Install the shift bracket together with the MT gear shift cable.
CAUTION:
- Do not twist the cable inner excessively.
- Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
Fig 2: Locating MT Gear Shift Cable
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Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating MT Gear Shift Cable And Shift Bracket
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Fig 4: Locating Shift Bracket
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Install the snap pin and washer.

Fig 5: Locating Snap Pin And Washer
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Install the dust cover.
Tightening torque: 15 N.m (1.5kgf-m, 11.1ft-lb)
Insert the MT gear shift cable into cable cover assembly, and install the clamp.

Fig 6: Locating Clamp And MT Gear Shift Cable

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Connect the MT gear shift cable.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).

Fig 7: Locating MT Gear Shift Cable
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Attach the cable cover plate.
Tightening torque: 7.5N.m (0.8kgf-m, 5.5ft-lb)
Insert the MT gear shift cable into cable clamp, and install to the transmission.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3ft-lb)

Fig 8: Locating Cable Clamp
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Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3ft-lb)
Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.