Subsection 15 (SHIFTER (GEARBOX WITH EXTERNAL SWITCHES))
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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1. Adjustment nuts
5. Turn rod adjuster to center shift lever in neutral
notch.
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1. Shift rod adjuster
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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
position.
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.
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1. Adjuster lock nuts tightened
10. Test the shifter to confirm that the system
works properly in all positions.
NOTE:
Ensure shift rod ball joint is parallel with
shift plate. It may be necessary to realign shift rod
ball joint to ensure freedom of movement.
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