Shift And Selector Cables: Installing

NOTE:

Replace the shift cable lock washer -3-.

Coat the pin -arrow- with a small amount of grease.

-- Push the shift cable -2- onto the pin on the transmission shift lever -1- and secure it with the lock washer -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Relay Lever Shaft Lubrication Area

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Lubricate the shaft -A- on the relay lever carefully -arrows- with 0.2 g of grease.

NOTE: The illustration of the relay lever may differ from the original part.

Fig 2: Identifying Tab Pressed Down To Remove Relay Lever Together With Cable Retainer

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-- Remove the clip -arrow 1- and then remove the relay lever together with the cable retainer -arrow 2-.

NOTE: Lubricating the bearing areas and sliding surfaces, refer to Fig 1. Use the correct grease.

-- Install the relay lever and cable retainer -arrow 2- all the way into the shift cover.

-- Install the clip -arrow 1- and make sure it is locked into place.

Fig 3: Identifying Screwdriver To Pry Selector Cable Retainer Out Of Plastic Relay Lever

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-- Insert a screwdriver -A- between the bushing -B- and the relay lever.

Fig 4: Identifying Direction To Press On Cable Retainer

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