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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 801327  Size: SH
  1. Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 834525  Size: SH
  3. Remove the sound insulator foam block from the console.

  4. Object Number: 834521  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts (2) securing the shift control assembly to the shift control adapter plate.
  6. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 1236100  Size: SH
  8. Remove the propeller shaft (6). Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  9. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
  10. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .
  11. Lower the rear of the transmission in order to gain access to the top of the transmission.

  12. Object Number: 1459715  Size: SH
  13. Using a flat-blade tool, release the left and right side shift control rod pin retainers (1, 2).

  14. Object Number: 1459719  Size: SH
  15. Remove the left and right side shift control rod pins (1, 3).
  16. Using a flat-blade tool, release the center shift control rod pin retainer (2).
  17. Remove the center shift control rod pin retainer (2).
  18. Remove the shift control assembly (4) from the transmission. Remove the shift control assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1459719  Size: SH
  1. Install the shift control assembly (4) to the transmission.
  2. Install the center shift control rod pin retainer (2).
  3. Install the left and right side shift control rod pins (1, 3).

  4. Object Number: 1459715  Size: SH
  5. Rotate the left and right side shift control rod pins (1, 2) in order to lock the retainers into place on the transmission.
  6. Raise the transmission.
  7. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 1236100  Size: SH
  9. Remove the jack supporting the transmission.
  10. Install the propeller shaft (6). Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 834521  Size: SH
  12. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Install the bolts (2) securing the shift control assembly to the adapter plate.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the shift control bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 834525  Size: SH
  16. Install the sound insulator foam block into the console.

  17. Object Number: 801327  Size: SH
  18. Install the shift control knob. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement .