Selector lever cable, removing and installing: Installing

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Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

Fig 1: Inserting End Of Selector Lever Cable Into Joint Of Selector Lever

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Fit new retaining clip - 1 - for selector lever cable on shift mechanism.

Installation position:

Angled end of retaining clip faces to inside of shift mechanism.

Fig 2: Inserting End Of Selector Lever Cable Into Joint Of Selector Lever

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Insert end of selector lever cable - 4 - into selector lever joint.
Press pin - 3 - downward (arrow)
Check whether plastic securing spring - 2 - has locked pin.
Fasten selector lever cable boot into lower cover of shift mechanism.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Cover From Shift Mechanism

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Bolt lower cover to shift mechanism (arrows).

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.

Install front heat shield, if present, under shift mechanism housing.

Fig 4: Pushing Lever/Selector Shaft On Transmission Fully Forward Into Position "S"

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Push lever/selector shaft - 2 - on transmission fully forward into position "S" - arrow -.
Shift selector lever into "S" and carefully press up ball head of selector lever cable - 1 - on lever/shift rod - 2 - using a pair of pliers.

NOTE:

Do not deform lever/shift rod when pressing up or else shifting cannot be precisely adjusted any more.

Fig 5: Location Of Support Bracket For Selector Lever Cable

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Bolt on mounting bracket for selector lever cable in this position (arrow).
Install shielding plate/selector lever cable, if present.
Install left transmission support with transmission mount → Right and left transmission mounts, removing and installing
Fit driveshaft to transmission. →
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Fig 6: Identifying Heat Shield Fasteners For Torsen Differential

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Bolt heat shield for driveshaft onto transfer box (arrows).
Install front exhaust system with catalytic converter. →
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Adjust selector lever cable → Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting .