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Shift Linkage: Service and Repair





NOTE:
- The shift arm cover can be removed and installed with the transmission in the vehicle.
- Lubricate all moving and sliding surfaces with the specified grease.
- Turn the shift lever boot so the hole is facing down.
- Use Super High Temp Urea Grease.





1. Remove the shim arm cover assembly.





2. Remove the spring pin, then remove the select lever, select arm and springs.





3. Remove the reverse lock cam.





4. Remove the oil seal.





5. Bend the tab of the lock washer, then remove the bolt.
6. Remove the interlock bolt.

NOTE: Apply liquid gasket to the threads before reassembly.





7. Remove the shift lever, shift arm, and interlock.

NOTE: Turn the shim lever boot so the hole is facing down.

8. Install the shift arm assembly in the reverse order of removal.





NOTE:
- Use liquid gasket.
- Remove the dirty oil from the sealing surface.
- Seal the entire circumference of the bolt holes to prevent oil leakage.
- If 20 minutes have passed after applying liquid gasket, reapply it and assemble the housings.
- Allow it to cure at least 20 minutes aver assembly before filling the transmission with oil.