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Manual Shift Linkage Adjust - Console Shift






1. Loosen swivel screw so rod is free to move in swivel, see image.

2. Place transmission control lever in Drive and loosen pin in transmission lever, so it moves in the slot.

3. Move transmission lever counter-clockwise to L1 detent and then three detents clockwise to Drive position. Tighten nut on transmission lever.

4. Place transmission control lever in Park and ignition switch in the Lock position and pull lightly against lock stop, then tighten swivel screw. Check for proper operation.
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