Case: Service and Repair
DISASSEMBLY1. Remove three M6 Torx head screws from the shift control housing assembly.
2. Lift shift lever assembly off shift control housing. Offset side of shift lever, flat side of lower boot assembly, shift lever plate and gasket assembly are located on the passenger side of the vehicle.
3. Remove lower boot assembly, shift lever plate, gasket assembly, spring shim and busing from lever, then replace as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Apply a light coating of grease to the shift lever ball and shift control housing socket prior to assembly.
1. Install shift lever in shift control housing. Ensure that offset side of lever is located on righthand side of vehicle.
2. Place bushing, shim and spring assembly in shift control housing, ensuring to seat bottom slots of bushing into tabs of control housing.
3. Clean mating surface of the shift lever plate, then retain new gasket to plate using grease.
4. Align flat side of lower boot assembly and shift lever plate to righthand side of vehicle, then place over lever onto shift control housing.
5. Install three M6 Torx head screws through lower boot assembly and shift lever plate, then torque screws to 69-95 inch lbs.
6. Clean all old sealant from shift control housing, then apply a 1/16 inch bead of silicone sealant No. D6AZ-19562-B or equivalent.
7. Install shift control housing assembly onto extension housing. Torque bolts to 69-95 inch lbs.