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5. Install a washer onto the shift arm pin and secure the shift cable with two cotter pins. Spread the ends of the cotter pins.
a - Washer and cotter pin securing clevis
pin
b - Cotter pin
6. Install a spring and washer on the shift plate barrel stud.
a - Spring
b - Washer
7. Place the remote control handle in neutral.
8. Find the center of the shift cable end play.
a. Pull on the remote control shift cable end guide to remove end play and mark the cable tube "a."
b. Push on the remote control shift cable end guide to remove end play and mark the cable tube "b."
c. Measure the distance between "a" and "b" and place another mark "c" in the center.
a
b
c
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9. Adjust the shift cable barrel so the center to center measurement is 181.0 mm (7.125 in.). Verify the measurement is
achieved when the cable end guide is at the center mark "c." This measurement can be used as a starting point prior to
installing the remote control cable onto the shift plate.
a - 181.0 mm (7.125 in.)
b - Center mark "c"
10. Install the shift cable adjustment tool over the intermediate shift cable. Secure the tool in place with a piece of tape over the
barrel end if necessary.
11. Install the remote control shift cable barrel onto the stud.
a
b
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a
b
a
b
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