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Shift Mechanism — Overhaul

J2-54parts diagram

Manual transmission shift mechanism (M/T).

Overhaul

  1. 1
    Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
    Exploded view of the shift mechanism (manual transmission shift lever and change rod). Numbered balloons 1 through 29 identify components including the shift lever, knob, boot/console trim, change rod, joints, bushings, gaskets and mounting bolts. Grease application points and 'GASKET, REPLACE' notes are called out. Torque values are printed beside several fasteners. Two circular detail insets show joint/bushing cross-sections.
  2. 2
    Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
  3. 3
    Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Lower bracket / floor braceTightening torque 94—127 N·m {9.5—12.9 kgf-m, 69—93 ft-lbf}
2Change rod (lower joint assembly)
3Shift lever knob/cap
4Shift lever boot
5Console / lever housing
6Bracket
7Bushing / grommet
8BoltTightening torque 16—22 N·m {1.6—5.3 kgf-m, 12—16 ft-lbf}
9BoltTightening torque 16—22 N·m {1.6—5.3 kgf-m, 12—16 ft-lbf}
10Pin / bolt
11Lower mount / bracket
12Change rod
13Nut / washerTightening torque 38—51 N·m {3.8—5.3 kgf-m, 28—38 ft-lbf}
14Bushing
15Bushing
16Spacer / collar
17Bolt
18Washer
19Bushing
20Bushing / seat
21Console bracket
22Upper joint capSee circular detail; apply grease
23Bushing9.81—14.7 N·m {100—150 kgf-cm, 86.8—130.2 in-lbf}
24Washer
25Shift / control lever
26Bushing / seat
27Washer
28Washer
29Change rod
Joint bushing fastenercallout near 23
9.81—14.7N·m {100—150 kgf-cm, 86.8—130.2 in-lbf}
Bolt (8, 9)
16—22N·m {1.6—5.3 kgf-m, 12—16 ft-lbf}
Nut (13) / lower mount
38—51N·m {3.8—5.3 kgf-m, 28—38 ft-lbf}
Floor brace (1)
94—127N·m {9.5—12.9 kgf-m, 69—93 ft-lbf}

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