Gear Shift Lever Case Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Wash and inspect each part and replace if necessary. Also check item as described below and correct whatever necessary carefully by using reamer, oilstone and the like, wash it thoroughly and reassemble it.
Item to be checked is;
- Shift shaft should go into case smoothly.
Insert shift shaft (1) as shown in the figure while making sure that inner parts are in proper direction.
NOTE:
- Cut off portion (3) in shift shaft (1) should face downward when shift shaft (1) is installed.
- Shift lever (2) should be installed at the same time.
Fig 1: Inserting Shift Shaft
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Drive in spring pins (2) for gear shift lever (5) and shift arm (7).
NOTE: When driving in spring pins, position their slits 180° +/- 30° apart.

Special tool
1. (A): 09925-78210
Apply sealant to new case plug (8) and drive it into lever case (1).
1. "A": Sealant 99000-31110
Fig 2: Driving Spring Pins
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Clean mating surface of gear shift lever case (1) and case plate (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Mating Surface Of Gear Shift Lever Case & Case Plate
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Tighten screws to specified torque.
Tightening torque
1. Gear shift lever case plate screw (b): 6 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 4.5 lb-ft)
Install gear shift lever case (2) to transmission without using sealant for functional check.
Install shift control lever and check to make sure that it shifts smoothly according to shift pattern as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Apply thread lock cement "C" to control lever locating bolts (1) when retightening.
- Be sure to apply sealant to mating surface of gear shift lever case (2) for its final installation.
"C": Thread lock cement 99000-32020

Tightening torque
1. Transmission control lever locating bolt (a): 17 N.m (1.7 kg-m, 12.5 lb-ft)
Fig 4: Applying Thread Lock Cement "C" To Control Lever Locating Bolts
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