Shift Lever and Boot: Installation

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Install the inner shift lever boot ring into the shift lever boot.

Fig 1: Removing Inner Shift Lever Boot Ring Into Shift Lever Boot
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Install the shift lever boot into the special tool.
- Apply silicone lubricant to the shift lever boot.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Silicone Lubricant To Shift Lever Boot
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Position the shift housing on a vice. Using the special tools, install the shift lever boot into the shift housing.
Install the lower gearshift lever and gearshift lever blocks into the shift housing.
- Install the gearshift lever blocks with the notches facing downward.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Gearshift Lever Blocks With Notches Facing Downward
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CAUTION: Do not use a silicone sealing compound.

NOTE: Do not wait longer than ten minutes to tighten the bolts due to the rapid cure time of the sealant.

Install the shift housing.
- Apply gasket maker to the sealing surfaces.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Shift Housing
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Install the lower shift lever boot.

Fig 5: Installing Lower Shift Lever Boot
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Apply threadlock and sealer to the gearshift lever bolts, and install the upper gearshift lever.

Fig 6: Installing Upper Gearshift Lever
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Install the shift lever boot.

Fig 7: Installing Shift Lever Boot
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