Note: Use only the approved sealer for the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.
- Apply sealer P/N 12378516 to the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.
- Install the shifter.
Note: It will be necessary to move the shifter lever when installing and tightening the bolts.
- Hand start all the shifter bolts.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Tighten the Shifter bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Verify that the transmission is still in neutral position.
Note: To avoid damage to the shifter guide bolt, hand start the bolt.
- Apply P/N 21485278 to the shifter guide bolt and install the shifter guide bolt. Hand tighten only.
- Tighten the shifter guide bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the shift cables to the transmission.
- Install the left front wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.