Gearshift Linkage

Place gearshift lever in Neutral position. Remove knob and boot. Loosen upper shift rod clamp bolt. Install Shift Linkage Gauge (3258). See Fig 1 .
With gauge tightly secured against gearshift lever, tighten knurled head screw. Align gate selector console to move freely. Tighten upper shift rod clamp bolt. Remove shift linkage gauge.
Place gear selector in 1st position. Light pull gear selector toward left side of vehicle. Measure distance between gear lever stop and gear shift housing. See Fig 2 . If .05-.09" (1.3-2.3 mm) is not present, repeat steps 1) and 2).

Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Rod End
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Fig 2: Checking Shift Linkage
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