Spring Installation Note

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Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever in such a way that the selector cable does not bear a load.
NOTE:
- Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever with the spring side of the selector cable end facing the upward of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Installing Selector Cable To Manual Shaft Lever

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Confirm that the end of the manual shaft lever sticks out of the end of the selector cable.