Raise the engine/transmission to the horizontal position.

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Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cables, Levers, And Screws

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Install:

the screws of transmission/engine and starter motor/transmission. Tighten the screws to 50 Nm .
the shift cables to the mountings and levers. Lubricate the lever pins with a little wheel bearing grease, part no. 1161241-3.
NOTE:
Connect the yellow marked cable to the outer hole in the bracket and the outer lever on the transmission.

Attach the connector to the reversing light switch..