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Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing



Selector mechanism, removing and installing, 012/01W, 5 SPD. M/T

Removing





^ Carefully pry off shift lever boot from center console.
^ Remove shift knob with shift lever boot.
^ As of 11/00 remove shift knob with shift lever boot.





^ Rubber cover for shift mechanism housing must be removed - arrows -.





^ Now unscrew securing nuts for shift mechanism housing - arrows -.
^ Removing exhaust system behind catalytic converter, remove front exhaust system, if necessary.





^ Remove shift mechanism from transmission as follows:
^ Remove shift rod - arrow A -.
^ Remove pivot rod, unscrew hex socket bolt, to do so - arrow B-Remove shielding plate over exhaust system.
^ Swing shift mechanism housing together with shift rod and pivot rod downward and remove.

Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:





^ Push shift rod on so that securing bolt fits into recess of shift rod.
^ Only then secure shift rod - arrow A -.
^ Secure pivot rod to transmission - arrow B -.
^ Assemble exhaust system.

Tightening torques:




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