Removing Shift And Selector Cables

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Fig 1: Overview Of Shift And Selector Cables

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Unscrew threaded joint on bottom section of gearshift bracket -arrows- .

Fig 2: Locating Mounting Screws Of Gearshift Bracket
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Remove front cardan shaft on the transfer box and tie it up at the side -arrow- .

Fig 3: Attaching Cardan Shaft
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Lower the transmission:
Loosen fastening screws securing exhaust system support -centre arrows- to transmission cross member.

Fig 4: Locating Catalytic Converter Fastening Screws
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Support transfer box with material 00000.
Unscrew four screws -A- on transmission cross member.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Cross Member Mounting Screws
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Lower transmission cross member by approx. 55 mm -arrow- .

Fig 6: Identifying Distance From Transmission Cross Member To Body
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Remove safety clips -arrows- on support.

Fig 7: Removing Safety Clips For Manual Transmission
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Release shift and selector cable attachment using disassembly tool, universal 21 on gearshift lever -arrows- .

Fig 8: Removing Shift And Selector Cables
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Guide the shift and selector cables out of the support.
Remove bottom section of gearshift bracket with installed shift and selector cables backwards over the transfer box.

Fig 9: Removing Bottom Section Of Gearshift Bracket
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Remove safety clips on bottom section of gearshift bracket -1st arrow- , then remove operating cables -2nd arrow- .

Fig 10: Removing Operating Cables From Bottom Section Of Gearshift Bracket
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