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MT Gear Shift Cable: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Do not bend MT gear shift cable at a sharp angle.
  • When replacing the new MT gear shift cable, secure it to shift bracket with the clamps, be careful not to mistake the installing direction.
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  1. Install the shift bracket together with the MT gear shift cable.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not twist the cable inner excessively.
    • Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3ft-lb)

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  2. Install the snap pin and washer.
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  3. Install the dust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5kgf-m, 11.1ft-lb)

  4. Insert the MT gear shift cable into cable cover assembly, and install the clamp.
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  5. Connect the MT gear shift cable.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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  6. Attach the cable cover plate.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  7. Insert the MT gear shift cable into cable clamp, and install to the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3ft-lb)

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  8. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3ft-lb)

  9. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  12. Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.