Shift linkage operation and components

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- Selector rods for vertical plane
- Selector lever moving forward and backward
- Operation shown by arrows - A- (black)
- Selector rods for horizontal plane
- Selector lever moving side to side
- Operation shown by arrows -B- (white)

Fig 1: View Of Shift Linkage

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- Selector lever housing and selector lever . See Fig 2.
- Overview, see SELECTOR LEVER HOUSING AND SELECTOR LEVER, OVERVIEW
- Shift linkage relay points on transmission . See Fig 2.
- Overview, see ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW - SHIFT LINKAGE RELAYS ON TRANSMISSION

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Housing And Selector Lever

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Removing and installing shift linkage, see SELECTOR LEVER AND SELECTOR ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Adjusting shift linkage, see SHIFT LINKAGE, ADJUSTING

CAUTION: Before working on the shift linkage:

Obtain the security code for the anti-theft radio.
Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.

NOTE:

Lubricate all joints and friction surfaces with MoS2 grease.