Rod Linkage

Fig. 3 Lockpin Removal & Installation:

Fig. 4 Adjusting Rod-type Gear Shift Linkage:

1. Remove lockpin from transaxle selector shaft housing.
2. Reverse lockpin so long end is facing downward, and insert pin into same threaded hole while pushing selector shaft into selector housing.
3. Raise and support vehicle then loosen clamp bolt that secures gearshift tube to gearshift rod.
4. Check that gearshift connector slides and rotates freely in gearshift tube.
5. Position shifter mechanism connector assembly so that isolator is contacting upstanding flange, while rib on isolator is aligned fore and aft with hole in blocker bracket. Hold connector isolator in this position and torque clamp bolt on gearshift tube to specification. No significant force should be placed on linkage during this procedure.
6. Lower vehicle, remove lockpin from selector shaft housing and reinstall lockpin in reversed position. Torque pin to specification.
7. Check for proper operation.