Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
- Before installing a NEW control rod, loosen the adjusting bolt on the control rod so it slides with slight resistance.
- When installing the control rod on the control levers, a snapping sound should be heard or felt upon installation.
- Install the control rod onto the control lever first.
- Slide the control rod forward.
- Install the control rod onto the shift control lever.
- Tighten the control rod adjusting bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
- Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer toTransfer Case Shield Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.