Shift Mechanism Overviews: Notes
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NOTE:
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery when working on the shift mechanism inside the engine compartment. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Connect the battery and follow the procedure to be performed after connecting the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the complete air filter housing whenever working on the shift mechanism inside the engine compartment. Refer to one of the following:
Gas engine, refer to (CCTA, CBFA) Removing or (CPLA, CPPA) Removing .
Diesel engine, refer to Removing .
The shift mechanism must be removed in order to replace the operating cables. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM .
Do not bend the operating cables.