M/T Gear Shift Lever: Assembly

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Clean all parts before assembly.
Mount the bushing and cushion rubber on the stay.

Fig 1: Assembling Mount Bushing And Cushion Rubber On Stay
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Mount each part; boot, O-ring, bushing A, spacer, bushing B, bushing and spring pin on the gear shift lever.
NOTE:
- Always use new O-rings.
- Apply grease [SUNLIGHT 2 (Part No. 003602010) or equivalent] to the inner and side surfaces of the bush when Identifying the spacer.
Fig 2: Identifying Spacer
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Insert the gear shift lever into boot hole.
Install the snap ring and stay to bushing B.

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring And Stay
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Tighten with a lock wire to the extent that the boot will not come off.
NOTE: Always use new lock wire.

Fig 4: Using New Lock Wire
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Insert the rod into boot hole.
Connect the rod to gear shift lever.
1. Tightening torque: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Connecting Rod To Gear Shift Lever
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Check the swing torque of the rod in relation to gear shift lever.
1. Swing torque: 3.7 N (0.38 kgf, 2.7 ft) or less
Check that there is no excessive play and that parts move smoothly.