Shift Linkage Adjustment

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Position the gearshift lever into NEUTRAL.
NOTE: All the gears must be easy to engage when the vehicle is stationary, the engine is running, and the clutch is disengaged.
Loosen the rod clamp bolt.

Fig 1: Loosening Rod Clamp Bolt
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Remove the adjustment hole plug from the shift lever cover.
Turn the gearshift rod and fully insert a 5 mm (0.2 inch) gauge pin into the adjustment hole.

Fig 2: Inserting A 5 MM (0.2 Inch) Gauge Pin Into Adjustment Hole
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Remove the boot from the console.
Pull the boot upward to expose the shift control lever mechanism.
Position the gearshift lever close to left side of the NEUTRAL position.
Insert a 5 mm (0.2 inch) gauge pin into the holes to align the gearshift lever with the gearshift lever housing.

Fig 3: Inserting A 5 MM (0.2 Inch) Gauge Pin Into Holes
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Tighten the rod clamp bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the rod clamp bolt to 14 N.m (124 lb-in).

Fig 4: Tightening Rod Clamp Bolt
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Remove the 5 mm (0.2 inch) gauge pin from the adjustment hole.
Install the adjustment hole plug.
Remove the 5 mm (0.2 inch) gauge pin from the gearshift lever.
Install the boot to the console.
Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig 5: Removing 5 MM (0.2 Inch) Gauge Pin From Adjustment Hole
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