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Special Tools

KM-527-A Adjuster

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1938245  Size: SH

    Important: Do not remove the bolt.

  4. Release the selector lever link.
  5. Loosen the bolt (1) for relay point clamp.


    Object Number: 1947356  Size: LF
  6. Remove the transmission control lever assembly (1).
  7. • Remove the 4 bolts (2).
    • Pull out the transmission control lever assembly with selector lever link from the bulkhead.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1947356  Size: LF
  1. Install the transmission control lever assembly (1).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Important: Note selector lever link bellows in bulkhead.

  3. Feed the transmission control lever assembly with selector lever link through the bulkhead.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the 4 bolts (2) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1938247  Size: SH
  5. Lock the transmission control lever in adjustment position.
  6. • Push the transmission control lever to the left.
    • Lock the transmission control lever and shift lever housing with KM-527-A (1).

    Object Number: 1937829  Size: SH
  7. Lock the selector lever link in the gearbox cover.
  8. • Turn the selector lever link counterclockwise.
    • Direction of 3rd gear.
    • Engage the locking pin (1) in the adjusting bore in the transmission cover (arrow).

    Object Number: 1938245  Size: SH

    Important: Do not change position of selector lever link.

  9. Install the selector lever link.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten bolt  (1) to 12 N·m (106 lb in) plus 180-225 degrees.


    Object Number: 1938247  Size: SH
  11. Release the transmission control lever lock.
  12. Detach KM-527-A (1)

    Important: The locking pin in the adjusting bore hole releases automatically when first shifted in R direction. If necessary, release the locking pin by hand.

  13. Release the locking pin in the transmission cover.
  14. Inspect the ease of gear shifting.
  15. • With vehicle standing
    • With engine running
    • With clutch disengaged
  16. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  17. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References .
  18. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .