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Shift Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Replace the gasket on the gearshift housing.

-- Align the shift housing so that is it parallel to the body.

-- Tighten the gearshift housing with the noise insulation.

-- Route the cables -1- from the gearshift mechanism -2- to the transmission as follows:

Fig 1: Identifying Cables Routed From Selector Mechanism To Transmission
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NOTE:

The heat shield from above is shown in the magnified area.

A clip -A- holds the cables and heat shield to each other in place.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip That Holds Cables In Place To Heat Shield
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-- Mount the cable bracket on the transmission and tighten the bolts -2- and nuts -1-.

Fig 3: Locating Bracket Nuts And Bolts
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The cable bracket is inserted on the pin of the double bolt -1- and bolted on the transmission -2-.

The holes in the cable retainers have different diameters.

Allocation of cable retainers. Refer to Figure.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Washer -1- And Pin -Arrow- On Transmission Shift Lever -2-
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-- Apply a small amount of grease on the pin -arrow- for the selector lever -2-.

-- Secure the shift cable with new lock washers -1- to the gearshift lever -2-.

-- Lubricate the selector relay lever and gearshift lever. Refer to Figure and Figure.

-- Install the selector relay lever and the cable retainer together. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the selector cable into the cable retainer on the selector relay lever.

-- Adjust the gearshift mechanism. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM, ADJUSTING .

-- Install the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the boot with the gearshift knob. Refer to GEARSHIFT KNOB, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the heat shield under the gearshift mechanism.

Installing the heat shield. Refer to FLOOR HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driveshaft for AWD vehicles. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Assemble the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .

-- Install the entire air filter housing.

Vehicles with Gasoline Engine 

-- Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the battery tray, battery and the battery cover. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .