MT Gear Shift Lever: Inspection

1. Check the parts (bushing, cushion rubber, spacer, boot, stay and rod, etc.) for deformation, damage and wear. If necessary, correct or replace faulty parts. Compare the removed parts with new parts to judge if there are damages or not.
Fig 1: Identifying Bushing, Cushion Rubber, Spacer, Boot, Stay And Rod
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2. 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: 3.7 N (0.38 kgf, 0.83 lbf) or less 

Fig 2: Identifying Pivot And Swing Torque

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