Shift Control Levers Removal & Installation: Installation

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If control lever locating bolts (1) are replaced or retightened, torque them as specified below. Replacing of control lever locating bolts (1) requires thread lock cement.
"B": Thread lock cement 99000-32020

Tightening torque

Transmission control lever locating bolt (a): 17 N.m (1.7 kg-m, 12.5 lb-ft)

Transfer control lever locating bolt (b): 17 N.m (1.7 kg-m, 12.5 lb-ft)
Apply grease to pivot portions and seat, then install shift control lever.
"A": Grease 99000-25010

Fig 1: Identifying Lubrication & Thread Lock Cement Points
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Install transmission boot No. 1 (1) from inside of cabin and clamp it with a new clamp (2) securely.

Fig 2: Installing Transmission Boot
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Install transfer boot No. 1 (1) securely on lift and clamp it by using a new clamp (2).

Fig 3: Installing Transfer Boot
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Tighten transmission boot No. 2 with boot cover (2) and console box bracket (1).
Tightening torque

Control lever boot cover bolt (a): 6 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 4.5 lb-ft)
Install console box.

NOTE: Be sure that flare end of transmission boot No. 3 (3) is engaged with console box.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Boot, Boot Cover & Console Box Bracket

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