Installation Procedure
- Apply sealer P/N 12378516 to the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.
- Install the shifter.
- Hand start all the shifter bolts.
- Tighten the Shifter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Verify that the transmission is still in neutral position.
- Apply P/N 21485278 to the shifter guide bolt and install the shifter guide bolt. Hand tighten only.
- Tighten the shifter guide bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the shift cables to the transmission.
- Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
IMPORTANT:
Use only the approved sealer for the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.
IMPORTANT:
It will be necessary to move the shifter lever when installing and tightening the bolts.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to the shifter guide bolt, hand start the bolt.