Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Installation

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Using the Shift Shaft Fluid Seal Installer, install the manual control lever seal.

Fig 1: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal Using Shift Shaft Fluid Seal Installer (307-549)
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Verify that the manual lever position markings are aligned. Markings should indicate that the manual lever is in the OVERDRIVE position.

Fig 2: Location of Manual Lever Position Markings
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Install the TCM.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Location of TCM Mounting Bolts
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Install the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Location of Manual Control Lever
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Install the manual control lever nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Location of Manual Control Lever Nut
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Connect the TCM electrical connector.

Fig 6: Location of TCM Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Support the underside of the manual control lever when installing the selector lever cable or damage to the manual control lever or shaft may occur.

Fig 7: Location of Selector Lever Cable End

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Connect the selector lever cable end.
Install the ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.5L .
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Check for correct vehicle operation.