Selector Lever Cable, Through 02.2009: Installing

Do not grease the cable.

-- Route the selector lever cable, making sure it is free of tension. Install is also into the cable bracket on the transmission. Do not secure yet with the lock washers. Do not install the ball head.

-- When installing, make sure the selector lever cable is routed correctly.

-- Install the selector housing onto the cable.

-- Install the selector lever cable into the selector mechanism.

Fig 1: Installing Selector Housing Onto Cable

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-- Insert the cable into the bracket and then insert the pin through the eye from the top

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Inserted Into Bracket And Pin Inserted Through Eye From Top

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-- Check the selector lever cable for ease of movement. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .

-- Install a new retainer plate.

-- Secure the cable with a new retainer plate to the cable bracket on the selector mechanism.

Fig 3: Installing Selector Housing Onto Cable

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-- Install the selector housing.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Housing Nuts And Cable

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-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Install heat shield.

If the plate underneath is bent, there will be noises. The cable will then flap on the plate.

-- Push the plate upward into the tunnel -arrow- when installing it.

Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Plate

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-- Install the exhaust system. Refer toDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .