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Install the shift cable bracket loosely.
Put the control shaft into neutral.
Position the shift cable bracket so that the distance between the control shaft and shift cable bracket is within the standard value. Then fix the bracket securely.
Standard value: 139 - 141 mm (5.48 - 5.55 inch)

Fig 1: Identifying Distance Between Shift Cable Bracket And Control Shaft
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Install the select lever bracket loosely.
Put the select lever into the 3rd-4th speed position.
Position the select lever bracket so that the distance between the select lever and shift cable bracket is within the standard value. Then fix the bracket securely.
Standard value: 139.2 - 140.8 mm (5.481 - 5.543 inch)

Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Select Lever And Shift Cable Bracket
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.