Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Front Ashtray

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-- Remove the front ashtray, refer to FRONT ASHTRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors -2- and -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Mechanism Bolts, Clips, Retainer Taps And Connector Locations

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-- Remove the insulation mat over the shift mechanism.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 3, 5 and 6- and lower the selector mechanism while holding the selector lever secure.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-, refer to REAR NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 3: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the nut -1- from the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -1- (if equipped).

Fig 5: Locating Driveshaft Heat Shield Bolts

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-- Counterhold the driveshaft using Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapters 5-9 T10172/5 and remove the bolt attaching the driveshaft to the transmission.

Fig 6: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Press the driveshaft together with rear final drive; the universal joint is able to slide axially.

-- Place the driveshaft on the front crossmember.

Fig 7: Identifying Muffler Clamps (Vehicles With Dual Exhaust System)

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-- Loosen the sleeve -1- and -2-, slide it to the rear and tie the front muffler to the side.

-- Mount the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support T10337 on the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 and attach it under the transmission.

Fig 8: Supporting/Lifting Transmission Using Jack VAS6931

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-- Raise the transmission slightly.

-- Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

Fig 9: Identifying Crossmember & Bolts

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-- Lower the transmission to dimension -a- using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

Fig 10: Lowering Transmission To Dimension -A-

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• Dimension -a- = maximum 100 mm.

-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever 80-200.

-- Press the securing clip -2- off and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

-- Remove the selector mechanism.

Fig 11: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Transmission End

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