MT Gear Shift Lever: Adjustment

NOTE: Adjust the detent when the following items have been replaced.

Remove the shift knob.
Remove the console front cover assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
Place the shift lever in neutral position.
Loosen the detent bolt.

Fig 1: Locating Detent Bolt
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Move the detent up and down and align the detent pin to the groove. Make sure that the detent pin is fitted in the groove and a clicking sound is heard.

Fig 2: Aligning Detent Pin To Groove
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Pull up the slider, select the shift lever to the reverse direction, and make sure it returns to the neutral position after releasing hands.
Tighten the detent bolt.
NOTE: When tightening the bolt, hold the shift lever by hand so that the detent pin does not come out from the groove.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Detent Bolt
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Move the shift lever to the neutral position, and check that the play in the select direction above the shift knob is within the reference standard. If it is not within the reference standard, repeat adjustment procedures from the beginning.
Play in neutral position:

Reference standard

1.5 mm (0.059 in) or less

Fig 4: Moving Shift Lever To Neutral Position
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