For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Separate the plastic clip from the end of each ball socket.
- Separate the ball sockets from the ball studs on the linkage bolts using a pry bar.
- Remove the control shift rod.
- Remove the clip and the bolt from the universal joint.
- Loosen the rod clamp bolt.
- Separate the linkage bolt from the shift tube.
- Remove the clips.
- Remove the linkage lever assembly from the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Install the linkage lever assembly into the vehicle.
- Install the clips.
- Coat the universal joint bolt with silicone grease.
- Install the universal joint bolt and the clip onto the universal joint.
- Install the control shift rod.
- Press the ball sockets onto the ball studs on the linkage bolts.
- Connect the plastic clips on the end of each ball socket.
- Connect the linkage bolt to the shift tube.
- Adjust the shift linkage. Refer to Shift Linkage Adjustment .
- Tighten the rod clamp bolt.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the rod clamp bolt to 14 N·m (124 lb in).
