Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - SELECTOR MECHANISM .

NOTE:

Lubricate the ball socket on the selector lever cable with Polycarbamide Grease G 052 142 A2 before installing.

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

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

-- Install the heat shield. Refer to Molding/Trim/Extensions/Trim Panels .

-- Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, CHECKING .

NOTE:

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then select the correct rear final drive service information.

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE , and DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, DRIVESHAFT CONNECTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE . For Sport Differential, refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE , and DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . .

-- Reconnect exhaust system making sure it is not under stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .

-- Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the diagonal braces. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the front ashtray. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Perform "Guided Functions " using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester after removing and installing the selector mechanism function unit. Refer to TRANSMISSION GUIDED FUNCTIONS .