Gearshift Linkage

Disconnect negative battery cable. Position gearshift lever in Neutral. Loosen shift rod clamp bolt. See Fig 1 . Remove adjustment hole plug from shift lever cover. See Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Rod
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Turn shift rod to the left until a 3/16" gauge pin can be inserted in oil plug hole of intermediate shift lever. Remove boot from center console and pull it upward to expose shift control lever mechanism.

Fig 2: Shift Lever Cover Adjustment Hole
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Position gearshift lever to the 1st/2nd shift plane while still in Neutral. Position lever against stop and align arrow with notch. See Fig 3 . Tighten shift rod clamp bolt to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m), then turn bolt an additional 90-180 degrees.

Fig 3: Aligning Shift Lever
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Check clearance between selector catch and stop with lever in Neutral. Clearance should be the same as dimension "C" .12" (3 mm). See Fig 4 . If not, bend 2 locking tabs and turn adjusting nut until dimension is correct. Bend locking tabs down, remove gauge pin and install plug.

Fig 4: Checking Gearshift Lever Clearance
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Check gearshift lever for proper adjustment. Readjust if necessary. Install boot, center console and connect negative battery cable.