Shift Control Housing: Assembly

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Inspect the contact surface of the shift fork and the synchronizer sleeve for wear or damage.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Fork & Synchronizer Sleeve Specification
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Install the gear selector interlock sleeve.

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Selector Interlock Sleeve
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- Position the gear selector interlock sleeve.
- Install the bolts.

NOTE: Incorrect installation of the interlock pins will prevent activation of the backup lamp switch.

Fig 3: Locating Interlock Pins Of Shift Rails

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Install the interlock pins into their original shift rails.
Position the detent ball and spring, the shift gate, the shift fork and spring, then install the 1st/2nd shift rail.

Fig 4: Installing 1st/2nd Shift Rail
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Position the detent ball and springs, the shift gate, the shift fork and spring, then install the 3rd/4th shift rail.

Fig 5: Locating 3rd/4th Shift Rail
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Position the 5th/reverse shift control, the detent ball and spring and the shift gate, then install the 5th/reverse shift rail.

Fig 6: Installing 5th/Reverse Shift Rail
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Install the 3 rubber service bore plugs.

Fig 7: Locating Rubber Service Bore Plugs
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Install new shift gate spring pins.

Fig 8: Locating Shift Gate Spring Pins
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- Leave 1.5 mm (0.006 in) of the pin showing above the shift gate.
Install new shift fork spring pins.

Fig 9: Locating Shift Fork Spring Pins
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- Leave 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) of the pin showing above the shift fork.
Install the backup lamp switch.
- Install the backup lamp switch pin.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Backup Lamp Switch & Pin
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- Install the backup lamp switch.
  - Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Install the lower gearshift lever.
- Position the gearshift lever.
  - The notch on the gearshift lever must be installed facing the front of the transmission.
- Position the dust cover.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Dust Cover Bolts
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- Install the bolts.
  - Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).