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For 1990-2009 cars only

Shift Control Linkage Replacement RWD

Removal Procedure

  1. Position the shift lever in PARK.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  3. Object Number: 830370  Size: SH
  4. Remove the nut from the shift control linkage rod.
  5. Disconnect the shift control linkage rod from the shift control assembly.

  6. Object Number: 785877  Size: SH
  7. Remove the manual shift shaft nut.
  8. Remove the shift control linkage from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 785877  Size: SH
  1. Install the shift control linkage to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the manual shift shaft nut.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the manual shift shaft nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 830370  Size: SH
  5. Connect the shift control linkage rod to the shift control assembly.
  6. Install the nut to the shift control linkage rod.
  7. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

Shift Control Linkage Replacement AWD

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1827763  Size: SH
  3. Remove the nut from the shift control linkage rod.
  4. Disconnect the shift control linkage rod from the shift control assembly.

  5. Object Number: 830371  Size: SH
  6. Remove the manual shift shaft nut.
  7. Remove the shift control linkage from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 830371  Size: SH
  1. Install the shift control linkage to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the manual shift shaft nut.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the manual shift shaft nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1827763  Size: SH
  5. Connect the shift control linkage rod to the shift control assembly.
  6. Install the nut to the shift control linkage rod.
  7. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment.
  8. Lower the vehicle.