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 in Cautions and Notices.

Install the 4 gear case lever retaining bolts
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Install the gear shift guide case gasket.

Fig 1: Gear Case Lever Bolts

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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).

Fig 2: Lock Ball Assembly

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Install the lock ball assembly in the transaxle case.
Tighten: Tighten the lock ball assembly to 29 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 3: Shift Control Lever Bushing

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Install the shift control lever bushing on the shift control lever.

Fig 4: Lever Retaining Bolts

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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.
Connect the shift cables.
Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement in Engine Electrical.