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Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal: Removal

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  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Disconnect the shift cable end.
    Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable End
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  3. Remove and discard the roll pin, then remove the outer manual lever.
    Fig 2: Locating Roll Pin
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  4. Using a suitable pick, remove the selector shaft seal.
    Fig 3: Locating Selector Shaft Seal (1 Of 2)
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