Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Apply multi-purpose grease to the socket and bushing.
Do not reuse clip.
Apply cement to threads of the shift lever assembly.

Tighten guide plate bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
When shift lever assembly is shifted to each position, make sure there is no binding or disconnection in either boot.
When shifted to each position, make sure there is no noise, bending, and backlash. Especially when shift lever assembly is shifted to 5th, 6th without pressing downward, check for bending.
When shift lever assembly is shifted to 1st, 2nd side and 5th, 6th side, confirm shift lever assembly returns to neutral position smoothly.
In any position other than reverse, confirm that shift lever assembly can be pressed downward.
With shift lever assembly pressed downward, confirm that it can be shifted to reverse.
When shifted from reverse to neutral position, confirm shift lever assembly returns to neutral position smoothly with spring power.
Without shift lever assembly pressed downward, confirm that it cannot be shifted to reverse.