Manual Transmission Shift Control Housing Assembly

1. Check the contact surface of the (A) shift fork and (B) synchronizer sleeve for wear or damage.
   Fig 1: Identifying Shift Fork And Synchronizer Sleeve

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2. Install the gear selector interlock sleeve.
   1. Position the gear selector interlock sleeve.
   2. Install the bolts.

   Tightening torque 

   8-10 Nm { 8.2-10.2 kgf-cm, 71-89 in-lbf} 

3. Install the interlock pins into their original shift rails.
   NOTE:

   • Improper installation of the interlock pins will prevent activation of the backup lamp switch.
4. Position the (B) detent ball and spring, the (C) shift gate, the (D) shift fork and spring and install the (A) third/fourth shift rail.
   Fig 2: Installing Third/Fourth Shift Rail

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5. Position the (B) detent ball and spring, the (C) shift gate, the (D) shift fork and spring and install the (A) first/second shift rail.
   Fig 3: Installing First/Second Shift Rail

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6. Position the (B) fifth/reverse shift control, the (C) detent ball and spring and the (D) shift gate and install the (A) fifth/reverse shift rail.
   Fig 4: Installing Fifth/Reverse Shift Rail

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7. Install the three rubber service bore plugs.
8. Install the new shift gate spring pins.
9. Install the backup lamp switch.
   1. Install the backup lamp switch pin.
   2. Install the backup lamp switch.
10. Install the lower gearshift lever.

1. Position the gearshift lever.
2. Position the dust cover.
3. Install the bolts.

Tightening torque 

8-11 Nm { 8.2-11.2 kgf-cm, 71-97 in.lbf}