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40 - 
Bolt 
40 Nm (30 ft lb)
41 - 
Nut 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
42 - 
Bolt 
43 - 
4546Mounting bracket for pivot rod Revised after 06.96   Fig. 1
44 - 
Tensioning ring 
45 - 
Boot 
To remove and install, remove Three Way 
Catalytic Converter (TWC) and heat shield Carefully pull over shift rod and pivot rodWhen installing, place on markings of shift 
rod and pivot rod Pivot rod, fastening 06.96     Fig. 1
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-  Separate exhaust system behind Three Way 
Catalytic Converter (TWC), if necessary remove 
front exhaust system together with Three Way 
Catalytic Converter (TWC). 
       Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair 
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- Remove driveshaft   Page 39
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Note:  
Illustration shows manual transmission 012.  -  Remove shift rod (arrow -A-).
-  Remove socket-head bolt on pivot rod (arrow -B-).
-  Swing shift mechanism housing together with shift rod and pivot rod 
downward and remove. 
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