Shift Mechanism: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Align the shift housing so that is it parallel to the body.
- The distance on both sides to the body must be equal.
-- Tighten the nuts for the shift housing -arrows-. See -item 16- in SHIFT LEVER AND HOUSING .
-- Route the cables -1- from the shift mechanism -2- to the transmission as follows:
- The cables must run parallel to each other and must not cross each other.
- The cables must be routed inside the depression in the heat shield -3-.
A clip -A- holds the cables to the heat shield.
-- Attach the cable bracket to the transmission and tighten the bolts and nut to specifications. See -items 13 and 16- in SHIFT AND SELECTOR CABLES .
These holes have different diameters.
These holes have different diameters.
| Cable retainer for: | Dimension "a" |
|---|---|
| -1- Shift cable to transmission shift lever | 8.5 mm |
| -2- Selector cable to relay lever | 10 mm |
-- Apply a small amount of grease on the transmission shift lever pin -arrow- for the transmission shift lever -1-.
- Use the correct grease allocation.
-- Secure the shift cable -2- to the transmission shift lever with a new lock washer -3-.
-- Install the selector cable into the cable retainer on the relay lever.
-- Adjust the shift mechanism. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM, ADJUSTING .
-- Install the bracket and the center console. Refer to "Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim" in Removal and Installation .
-- Install the boot, the shift knob and, if equipped, the noise insulation. Refer to SHIFT KNOB, BOOT AND NOISE INSULATION .
-- Install the heat shield under the shift mechanism. Install the underbody cover if it was removed earlier.
-- Assemble the exhaust system free of tension and install the tunnel bridges. Refer to one of the following:
Gas engine, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
Diesel engine, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
-- Install the battery and the battery tray if they were removed earlier. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Install the complete air filter housing, refer to one of the following:
Gas engine, refer to (CCTA, CBFA) Installing or (CPLA, CPPA) Installing . .
Diesel engine, refer to Installing . .
-- Connect the battery and follow the procedure regarding what to do after connecting the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .