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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 801327  Size: SH
  1. Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob 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. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 1215598  Size: SH
  8. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement.

  9. Object Number: 1236100  Size: SH
  10. Remove the propeller shaft (6). Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement.
  11. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.

  12. Object Number: 785386  Size: SH
  13. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement.
  14. Lower the transmission assembly to gain access to the top of the transmission.

  15. Object Number: 1426983  Size: SH
  16. Using a flat-blade tool, release the right side shift control rod pin retainer.

  17. Object Number: 1426984  Size: SH
  18. Remove the shift control rod pin.

  19. Object Number: 1426985  Size: SH
  20. Using a flat-blade tool, release the left side shift control rod pin retainer. The graphic shows the transmission removed for clarity.

  21. Object Number: 1426986  Size: SH
  22. Remove the shift control rod pin.

  23. Object Number: 1426987  Size: SH
  24. Using a flat-blade tool, release the center shift control rod pin retainer. The graphic shows the transmission removed for clarity.

  25. Object Number: 1426988  Size: SH
  26. Remove the center shift control rod pin retainer.

  27. Object Number: 1426990  Size: SH
  28. Remove the shift control assembly from the transmission. Remove the shift control assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1426990  Size: SH
  1. Install the shift control assembly to the transmission.

  2. Object Number: 1426988  Size: SH
  3. Install the center shift control rod pin retainer.

  4. Object Number: 1426986  Size: SH
  5. Install the left side shift control rod pin. Rotate the pin in order to lock the retainer into place on the transmission.

  6. Object Number: 1426984  Size: SH
  7. Install the right side shift control rod pin. Rotate the pin in order to lock the retainer into place on the transmission.

  8. Object Number: 785386  Size: SH
  9. Raise the transmission.
  10. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement.

  11. Object Number: 1236100  Size: SH
  12. Remove the jack supporting the transmission.
  13. Install the propeller shaft (6). Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement.

  14. Object Number: 1215598  Size: SH
  15. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement.

  16. Object Number: 834521  Size: SH
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  19. Install the bolts (2) securing the shift control assembly to the adapter plate and tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

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

  22. Object Number: 801327  Size: SH
  23. Install the shift control knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement.