Gear selector mechanism, adjusting: Notes

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Transmission in Neutral

Remove shift knob and boot, see GEAR SELECTOR HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Remove balance weight, see GEAR SELECTOR CONTROL CABLES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Loosen bolt -A- and nut -B- until gear selector cables and actuating arm/gate selector cable move freely in elongated holes.

Fig 1: Loosening Bolt -A- And Nut -B- Until Gear Selector Cables And Actuating Arm/Gate Selector Cable Move Freely

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Loosen bolt -C-.
Install shift linkage gauge 3192.

Fig 2: Installing Shift Linkage Gauge 3192
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Pivot gauge mounting hook under mounting plate and tighten nut -D-. See Fig 2 .
Press shift lever into left-hand detent of slide.

Fig 3: Pressing Shift Lever Toward Right-Hand Detent
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Press shift lever and slide toward left (direction of -arrow-) to stop and tighten slide with bolt -E-.
Press shift lever toward right-hand detent (direction of -arrow-).
Tighten bolt -C-.
Install wedge and pin.

Fig 4: Installing Wedge And Pin
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Slide wedge between gear selector lever and selector cover plate, making sure there is no play.
CAUTION: Installing the wedge must not lift the transmission gearshift lever.
In this position secure gear selector cable and actuating arm/selector cable, and check position of wedge.
Remove shift linkage gauge 3192.
Install shift lever and boot, see GEAR SELECTOR HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .