MT Gear Shift Lever: Inspection

Check the parts (bushing, cushion rubber, spacer, boot, stay and rod, etc.) for deformation, damage and wear. If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts. Compare the removed parts with new ones to judge if there are damages or not.

Fig 1: Identifying Bushing, Cushion Rubber, Spacer, Boot, Stay And Rod
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Check the swing torque of rod linked with the gear shift lever.
If the torque exceeds the specifications, replace the bushing or retighten nuts.

Swing torque:

Less than 3.7 N (0.38 kgf, 0.84 lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Swing Torque Of Rod Linked
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