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MT Gear Shift Rod: Installation

  1. Using a press, press-fit the collar to the joint.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to set the collar at an angle.
    NOTE:
    • After press-fitting, check that there is no gap between the joint and the collar.
    • Press-fit the collar one side at a time.
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  2. Apply grease to the shaft of the transmission side of the MT gear shift rod.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: Permalub ECN-9 or equivalent

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  3. Press-fit the MT gear shift rod to the joint.
    1. Using a press, press-fit until the press tip comes in contact with the shaft of the MT gear shift rod.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to set the MT gear shift rod at an angle.
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    2. Press-fit the MT gear shift rod to the joint using the ST and a press.
      NOTE: After press-fitting, check that there is no gap between the joint and the collar.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: ADAPTER (18362AA020)

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  4. Install the washer and snap pin to the MT gear shift rod.
  5. Install the clamp, cushion, and MT gear shift rod.
    CAUTION: Always use a new clamp.
  6. Install the pin and slide the clamp.
    CAUTION: Always use a new pin.
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    (A) Clamp
    (B) Pin
  7. Crimp the clamp.
    NOTE: Crimp along the joint shape.
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  8. Install the transmission body. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .