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MT Gear Shift Cable: Installation

CAUTION: Do not bend the MT gear shift cable more than necessary.
  1. Install the shift bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  2. Apply grease to the shift lever COMPL.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: NIPPON GREASE NIGTIGHT LTS No. 2 or equivalent

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  3. Install the MT gear shift cable.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not twist the cable inner more than necessary.
    • Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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    NOTE: Install the MT gear shift cable with the mark (a) on the cable facing upward.
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  4. Install the snap pin and washer.
  5. Install the clamp.
    CAUTION: Do not hit the MT gear shift cable.
    If you hit the MT gear shift cable by mistake, replace it with a new one.
  6. Install the dust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  7. Install the cable clamp.
    NOTE: Pass the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable through the cable clamp before installing it.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  8. Install the transmission body. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (TY75)>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  9. Check that the MT gear shift lever can be shifted into each position.