Shifter M/T: Service and Repair
Gearshift LeverGearshift Lever Exploded View:
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob and boot.
2. Remove the upper gearshift lever bolts and the upper gearshift lever.
^ To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
4. Remove the driveshaft.
5. Remove the 4 subframe cross brace bolts and the subframe cross brace.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
6. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
7. Remove the 4 rear transmission mount outer bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
8. Lower the transmission.
9. Remove the 2 rear gearshift lever nuts.
10. Remove the gearshift lever assembly.
1 Insert a pick into the lower hole to unlock the clip.
2 Rotate the gearshift lever retainers, then remove the retainers.
3 Remove the gearshift lever bolt.
4 Remove the gearshift lever assembly from the vehicle.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Make sure to snap the gearshift lever retainers into the locked position.
^ Carefully position the gearshift lever into the lower shift boot. Make sure the lever is through the boot.
