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Tightening torques  
     
Component  
Tightening 
torque  
Shift mechanism housing to 
body  10 Nm (7 ft lb)  
Shift rod to transmission   23 Nm (17 ft lb)1)  
Pivot rod to transmission   40 Nm (30 ft lb)  1) Always replace bolt  
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-  Measure dimension between body opening and 
rear shift rod (in shift mechanism). 
    
If dimension -a- is not attained     Dimension -a-: 37 mm (1.456 in.)
    
-  Loosen bolt for pivot rod (arrow -2-).
   Rear pivot rod (in shift mechanism) should move freely in both 
directions on slide. 
-  Adjust dimension -a- by moving pivot rod.
-  Tighten pivot rod bolt. 
   Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
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-  Align shift lever so it is positioned slightly toward 
rear. 
    
Note:  
The position of the shift lever should not change when bolt is tightened.     Dimension -a- between ball stop buffers and ball housing should be 
equal on both sides. 
-  Have second technician hold shift lever.
-  Tighten bolt for shift rod. 
   Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
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