Shift Linkage: Service and Repair
COVER-SHIFT-NV5600 REMOVAL1. Shift transmission into Neutral.
2. Unscrew and remove the shift lever extension from the shift
3. Remove screws attaching shift boot to floorpan. Then slide boot upward on the shift lever.
4. Remove the bolts holding the shift tower to the isolator plate and transmission gear case.
5. Remove the shift tower and isolator plate from the transmission.
INSTALLATION
1. Shift transmission into third gear.
2. Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, isolator plate and transmission gear case with suitable wax and grease remover.
3. Apply Mopar(R) Gasket Maker or equivalent to the sealing surface of the transmission. Do not over apply sealant.
4. Install isolator plate onto the transmission, metal side down.
5. Install shift tower onto the isolator plate. No sealant is necessary between the shift tower and isolator plate.
6. Verify shift tower, isolator plate and shift tower bushings are properly aligned.
7. Install shift tower bolts and tighten the shift tower bolts to 8 - 10 Nm (7 - 9 ft. lbs.).
8. Install shift lever extension, shift boot and bezel.