Shift Mechanism Housing Removal and Installation

GENERAL INFORMATION

The shift lever is located in the shift mechanism housing. The housing must be removed before replacing the shift cables. REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. Engines 1.8 L: Remove the selector cable bracket at the transmission. Refer to Clutch Removal, Installation and Inspection.

2. Push the shift lever boot up (arrows in illustration) and remove it over the knob.

3. Loosen the clamp (arrow in illustration) and remove the knob together with the boot.

4. Remove the noise damper from the shift lever cutout.

5. Disconnect the exhaust system between the front pipe and the center muffler. Unscrew the bolts and lower the muffler mounting crossmember from the underbody. Refer to Exhaust System Removal and Installation.

6. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the heat shield under the shift lever.

7. Unscrew the nuts (arrows in illustration) near the shift lever.

8. From under the vehicle, remove the 2 mounting bolts of the shift mechanism housing.

9. Lower the housing and remove it rearward together with the rods. INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Additionally, note the following.

2. If the seal between the housing and the vehicle underbody is damaged, replace it.

3. Secure the housing to the underbody. Tighten to 25 N·m.

4. Install the exhaust system and adjust it. Refer to the subsection Removal and Installation of Exhaust System.

5. Finally, adjust the shift linkage. Refer to the subsection Disassembly of Selector Shaft.