Installation Procedure
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- Apply sealer P/N 12378516 to the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.
- Install the shifter.
- Hand start all the shifter bolts.
- Tighten the Shifter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Verify that the transmission is still in neutral position.
- Apply P/N 21485278 to the shifter guide bolt and install the shifter guide bolt. Hand tighten only.
- Tighten the shifter guide bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the shift cables to the transmission.
- Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug wheel) in Tires and Wheels.
IMPORTANT:
Use only the approved sealer for the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.
IMPORTANT:
It will be necessary to move the shifter lever when installing and tightening the bolts.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to the shifter guide bolt, hand start the bolt.