Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

Shift Control Linkage Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Position the shift lever in PARK.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) (Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission))Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) (Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission)).




4. Disconnect the shift control linkage (2) from the shift control assembly (1).




5. Remove the manual shift shaft nut (1).
6. Remove the shift control linkage (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the shift control linkage (2) to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the manual shift shaft nut (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




3. Connect the shift control linkage rod (2) to the shift control assembly (1).
4. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment (Adjustments).
5. Install the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) (Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission))Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) (Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission)).
6. Lower the vehicle.