Installation Procedure

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Install a new gasket on the gear case lever assembly.
Install the gear case lever assembly in the transaxle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the 4 gear case lever retaining bolts
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Gear Case Lever Retaining Bolts
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Install the gear shift guide case gasket.
Install the gear shift guide case and the 4 bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the gear shift guide case bolts to 20 N.m (14 lb ft).
Install the lock ball assembly in the transaxle case.
Tighten

Tighten the lock ball assembly to 29 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Lock Ball Assembly In Transaxle Case
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Install the shift control lever bushing on the shift control lever.

Fig 3: Installing Shift Control Lever Bushing On Shift Control Lever
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Install the shift control lever on the transaxle case.
Install the 2 lever retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
Install the shift control lever support bracket on the transaxle case.
Install the 3 bracket retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (8 lb ft).
Install the back up lamp switch with a new gasket.
Tighten

Tighten the switch to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
Connect the back up lamp switch electrical connector.

Fig 4: Installing Lock Ball Assembly To Transaxle
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Connect the shift cables.
Install the air cleaner assembly.