Shift mechanism, installation position

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Fig 1: Installation Position Of Gear Selector Mechanism

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1 - Selector rod

2 - Front push rod

3 - Selector lever on transmission

Arrow -A- Gear selection movement

Arrow -B- Gate selection movement

Fig 2: Shift Lever Knob And Protective Boot Remove/Install Components, Shift Lever And - Rear Push Rod And Shift Lever And - Front Push Rod

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I - Removing and installing gear shift knob and cover. Refer to Gear shift knob and cover, removing and installing

II - Servicing gear shift and rear push rod. Refer to Gear shift and rear push rod, servicing

III - Servicing selector rod and front push rod. Refer to Selector rod and front push rod, servicing

Removing and installing shift mechanism. Refer to Shift mechanism, removing and installing

Adjusting shift mechanism. Refer to Shift mechanism, adjusting

See Caution for disconnecting Telematics battery. Refer to Shift mechanism, servicing

NOTE:

Disconnect Ground strap from battery in engine compartment before working on shift mechanism.
Heed radio code on vehicles with encoded radio.