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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 1999 🢒 Isuzu MD Steel Tilt (F Model) 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - Medium Duty 🢒 Shift Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: 

       • Block all of the wheels on the vehicle prior to starting this procedure.
       • Apply the park brake.
       • Ensure that the shift control lever is in the Neutral position prior to removing the shift cables.


    Object Number: 203426 Size: SH
  1. Remove the shift knob from the shift control lever.

    2. Object Number: 203427 Size: SH
  2. Remove the four screws securing the shift boot to the shift control.
  3. Remove the following fasteners securing the shift and select cables to the shift control:
    4. • The two nuts
    • The washers
    • The clips

    Object Number: 203428 Size: SH
  4. Remove the two nuts and the washers securing the shift control to the panel.
  5. Remove the shift and select cables from the panel.

    6. Object Number: 204762 Size: SH
  6. Remove the fasteners securing the shift and select cables to the transmission control lever and clutch control lever as follows:
    7. • The two nuts
    • The washers
    • The clip

    Object Number: 206550 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts and the nuts that secure the shift and select cables to the frame rail brackets.

    8. Object Number: 206549 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts and nuts securing the shift and select cables to the frame rail brackets. Note the routing of the shift and select cables.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the bolts and nuts securing the shift and select cables to the frame rail brackets.

    2. Object Number: 206550 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolts and nuts securing the shift and select cables to the frame rail brackets.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the frame rail bracket bolts and nuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  3. Route the shift and select cables through the panels.

    4. Object Number: 204756 Size: SH
  4. Install the two nuts and washers securing the shift control to the panel.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the shift control panel nuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  5. Install the following fasteners securing the shift and select cables to the shift control:

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the shift and select cable nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

    • The two nuts
    • The washers
    • The clips
  6. Install the four screws securing the shift boot to the shift control.
  7. Install the shift knob to the shift control lever.
  8. Adjust the shift and select control cables. Refer to Shift Cable Adjustment .