
Subsection 16 (SHIFTER (GEARBOX WITH GBPS))
Shift Lever Inspection
Check shift lever for bending or cracks.
Check spring and bushing condition.
Check ball joint condition.
Replace all damaged parts.
Shift Lever Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Adjust shift lever handle as per the following illus-
tration.
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SHIFT LEVER HANDLE ALIGNMENT
1. Handle
2. Ridge
A. Handle parallel with ridge
Check if shift lever works properly in all positions.
Ensure throttle cable does not interfere with shift
lever in all positions.
NOTE:
Shift lever must be perfectly centered
with the neutral mark when transmission is en-
gaged in neutral.
If adjustment is required, refer to
SHIFT ROD AD-
JUSTMENT
in this subsection.
SHIFT ROD
Shift Rod Adjustment
1. Place shift lever in
NEUTRAL
position.
NOTICE
Move vehicle back and forth to en-
sure gearbox is set in neutral position.
2. Secure vehicle using wheel chocks.
3. Remove body parts as required. Refer to
SHIFT
LEVER ACCESS
in this subsection.
4. Loosen shift rod adjustment nuts.
NOTE:
Be aware that a nut has LH threads.
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TYPICAL — SOME PARTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY
1. Adjustment nuts
5. Turn rod adjuster to center shift lever in neutral
notch.
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SHIFT LEVER CENTERED WITHIN NEUTRAL NOTCH
A. Shift lever
B. Neutral notch
6. Move shift lever in
R
position then in
H
.
7. Place shift lever in
NEUTRAL
position.
8. Check if shift lever is properly centered in neu-
tral notch. Readjust as required.
9. Hold adjuster steady and tighten lock nuts.
10. Test the shifter to confirm that the system
works properly in all positions.
NOTE:
Make sure the ball joint is properly aligned
with the shift plate. It may be necessary to realign
shift rod ball joints to allow easy movement.
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