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: Mounting The Bushing & Cushion Rubber On The Stay
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Mount each part; boot, O-ring, bushing, spacer, bush A, bush B and spring pin on the gear shift lever.
CAUTION:
- Always use new O-rings.
- Apply grease [NIGTIGHT LYW No. 2 or equivalent] to the inner and side surfaces of the bushing when installing the spacer.
Fig 2: Mounting Each Part On Gear Shift Lever
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Insert the gear shift lever into the boot hole.
Install the snap ring and stay to the bushing.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring & Stay To Bushing
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Tighten with locking wire to the extent that the boot will not come off.
CAUTION: Always use new locking wire.

Fig 4: Tightening With Locking Wire
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Insert the rod into the boot hole.
Connect the rod to gear shift lever.
Tightening torque: 11.8 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 the gear shift lever.
If the torque exceeds the specification, replace the bushing or retighten nuts.
Check that there is no excessive play and that parts move smoothly.