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2. Fit and tighten the inner cable securing nut to the
specified torque figure.
3. Secure the outer cable.
4. Adjust the selector cable in accordance with 44.15.07.
5. Further installation is the reve rse of the removal procedure.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ 26 - Selector Lever Gate Finish Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1.
Apply protective tape to veneer along each side of 'J' gate
finisher.
2. Using a screwdriver in the slot in front of the finisher,
carefully lift the finisher an d ease it from the 'J' gate
surround.
1. Position finisher over gear selector.
2. Firmly seat finisher on veneer panel.
3. Remove protective tape from ve neer panel and using a suitable
cleaner, remove any residual adhesive.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ 26 - Selector Lever Indicator Assembly
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the selector lever knob, 44.15.06.
3. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
4. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
5. Remove the selector indicator module screws.
6. Remove the selector indicator module.
1. Free the D to 4 switch harness multiplug from the mounting bracket and disc onnect the multiplug.
2. Displace the P switch multiplug from the mounting bracket.
3. Route the D to 4 harnes s from under the P switch
harness.
1. Installation is the revers e of the removal procedure
2. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio and the clock.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Se lector Lever Indicator Disc
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the selector indicator module; 44.15.14.
3. Remove the selector indicator module disc.
Remove the disc retaining screw.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio and the clock.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Selector Lever Switch
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the gear shift knob, (44.15.06).
3. Remove the console finisher veneer panel, (76.47.26).
4. Remove the 'J Gate' surroun d for access, (76.25.24).
5. Remove the D to 4 switch.
Press the retaining tangs to release.
1. Fitting a new D to 4 switch is the reverse of the removal
procedure.
2. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio and the clock.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Selector Lever Knob
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1. Remove the select or lever knob.
1. Slacken the ferrule, rotate clock-wise.
2. Rotate the knob coun ter-clockwise to remove.
1. Refer to the illustration
1. Fit the knob.
2. Tighten the ferru le to the specified torque figure.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Selector Lever Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the shift le ver knob, 44.15.06.
3. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
4. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
5. Remove the center console assembly, Section 501-12.
6. Remove the indicator module, 44.15.14.
7. Detach the selector cable from the gear shift assembly.
1. Remove the inner cable to selector lever nut.
2. Slacken one outer cable locknut, keeping one positioned for reference on reassembly.
8. Remove the gear shift assembly.
Remove the four fixings.
9. Remove the slide plate.
Remove the four screws.
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10. Remove the slide bl ock/shaft assembly.
11. Remove the gearshift interlock solenoid actuating lever.
1. Remove the actu ating lever cover.
2. Remove the actuatin g lever securing nut.
12. Remove the shift lever as sembly from the housing.
Remove the washer from the pivot shaft.
13. Disassemble the shift mechanism.
1. Remove the return spring.
2. Remove the pivot shaft nut, washer and pivot shaft.
3. Remove the pivot bracket, detent plate and washer.