Shift Control Levers

Shift Control Levers Removal and Installation
Removal





1) Remove 4 screws at the front and rear and 2 clips at the center then take off front and rear center console boxes.

NOTE: To remove clip, push in its center pin first.

2) Remove console box bracket (2) by removing bolts (1).
3) Lift up boot No.3 (3), boot cover (4) and boot No. 2 (5).
4) Remove boot clamp and then remove boot No. 1 (9) from transmission shift lever case (7).





5) With gear shift control case cover (8) pushed down with fingers, turn it to counter clockwise and take out shift control lever (6).
6) Take out transfer shift control lever in similar manner.

Installation
1) If control lever locating bolts (1) are replaced or retightened, torque them as specified below. Replacing of control lever locating bolts (1) requires thread lock cement.
"B": Cement 99000-32020
Tightening torque
Transmission control lever locating bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)
Transfer control lever locating bolt (b): 17 Nm (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft. lbs.)





2) Apply grease to pivot portions and seat, then install shift control lever.





3) Install transmission boot No. 1 (1) from inside of cabin and clamp it with a new clamp (2) securely.





4) Install transfer boot No. 1 (1) securely on lift and clamp it by using a new clamp (2).
5) Tighten transmission boot No. 2 with boot cover (2) and console box bracket (1).
Tightening torque
Control lover boot cover bolt (a): 6 Nm (0.6 kgf-m, 4.5 ft. lbs.)





6) Install console box.

NOTE: Be sure that flare end of transmission boot No. 3 (3) is engaged with console box.

Shift Control Levers Inspection
^ Check shift control lever lower portion and control lever locating sheet for excessive wear.
^ Check boot for damage.
^ Correct or replace if necessary.