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Shift Linkage: Adjustments




Shift Linkage Adjustment





1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Remove the shift control closeout boot. Refer to Shift Control Shift Closeout Boot Replacement Shift Control Shift Closeout Boot Replacement.

3. Place the shifter into NEUTRAL.

4. Press down to engage the shift control neutral lock pin.





5. Loosen the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.

6. Loosen the shift control mounting bolts.

7. Check that the shift control locator (on the underside of the shift control) is installed into the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

8. Tighten the shift control mounting bolts.

Tighten the shift control mounting bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

9. Tighten the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.

Tighten the transmission shift rod clamp bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).





10. Lift to release the shift control neutral lock pin.

11. Install the shift control closeout boot. Refer to Shift Control Shift Closeout Boot Replacement Shift Control Shift Closeout Boot Replacement.

12. Release the parking brake.