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Shift Linkage: Service and Repair




Shift Control Linkage Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Position the shift lever in PARK.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





3. Remove the shift control linkage rod retaining bolt.

4. Disconnect the shift control linkage rod from the shift control assembly (1).





5. Remove the manual shift shaft retaining nut (3).

6. Remove the shift control linkage (1) from the transmission selector shaft (2).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the shift control linkage (1) to the transmission selector shaft (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the manual shift shaft retaining nut (3) and hand tighten.





3. Connect the shift control linkage rod to the shift control assembly (1).

4. Install the shift control linkage rod retaining bolt.

5. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Range Selector Lever Link Adjustment Adjustments.

6. Lower the vehicle.