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Internal & External Shift Linkage: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Disconnect any interfering exhaust system components. Apply penetrating oil to outer throttle lever retaining nut to prevent breaking inner throttle lever. See Figure .
  2. Hold outer throttle lever stationary and remove retaining nut and lock washer. Move lever and T.V. rod or cable out of way for clearance. Disconnect manual rod from manual lever at transmission.
  3. Loosen oil pan retaining bolts and allow fluid to drain. Remove oil pan. Remove manual lever detent spring and roller assembly.
  4. Remove manual lever retaining pin carefully using a sharp narrow screwdriver. Note assembled position of T.V. lever torsion spring. Remove torsion spring.
  5. Securely hold inner manual lever and use a 21 mm wrench to break manual lever attaching nut free. DO NOT  allow tools to contact detents. Remove outer manual lever from case.
  6. Remove inner throttle lever and shaft assembly. Remove inner manual lever and parking pawl rod assembly. Disconnect parking pawl rod from inner manual lever. Remove manual lever oil seal using a screwdriver.