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(12) Install center console support bracket (Fig.
158). Torque support bracket-to-gearshift mechanism
screws to 12 N´m (108 in. lbs.).
(13) Install center console assembly (Fig. 159).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).(14) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 160).
(15) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 161).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
(16) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
162). Orient shift pattern ò-turn clockwise, push
down and rotate ò-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(17) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 158 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 159 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 160 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 161 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
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GEARSHIFT CABLE - CROSSOVER (Continued)
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(6) Remove four (4) center console-to-gearshift
mechanism screws. Remove console assembly (Fig.
166).
(7) Loosen crossover cable adjustment screw (Fig.
167).
(8) Rock gearshift lever back and forth between
1±2 and 5±R planes. Release lever, allowing shifterspring to return lever to the neutral position in the
3±4 plane. Place gearshift lever in the 3rd gear posi-
tion.
(9) Torque crossover lever adjustment screw to 8
N´m (70 in. lbs.).No load should be applied to
the shifter lever in any direction (hands off)
while tightening screw.
(10) Verify gearshift lever travel through all gear
ranges with engine off (not running).
(11) Install center console assembly (Fig. 166).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(12) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 165).
(13) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 164).
Secure boot to console with three (3) retainer clips.
(14) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
163). Orient shift pattern on knob ò-turn clockwise,
push down and rotate ò-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(15) Connect battery negative cable.
GEARSHIFT CABLE -
SELECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove gearshift knob by pushing down and
rotating ò-turn clock-wise (Fig. 168).
(3) Remove gearshift boot from center console by
disengaging at three (3) retaining clips (Fig. 169).
Fig. 166 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 167 Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw
1 - CROSSOVER CABLE
2 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW
Fig. 168 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
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GEARSHIFT CABLE - CROSSOVER (Continued)
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INSTALLATION
(1) From underneath vehicle, install gearshift
selector cable into passenger compartment through
floor pan hole. Install remainder of cable into posi-
tion in engine compartment.
(2) Lower vehicle.
(3) Install selector cable to mount bracket and
secure with retainer clip (Fig. 180).(4) Install cable to transaxle selector lever (Fig.
180).
Fig. 177 Battery Tray
1 - BATTERY TRAY
Fig. 178 Coolant Recovery Bottle Bracket
1 - COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE BRACKET
2 - NUT
3 - MOUNT BRACKET
Fig. 179 Gearshift Cables at Transaxle
1 - SELECTOR CABLE
2 - CABLE RETAINER
3 - CABLE RETAINER
4 - CROSSOVER CABLE
5 - MOUNT BRACKET
Fig. 180 Gearshift Cables at Transaxle
1 - SELECTOR CABLE
2 - CABLE RETAINER
3 - CABLE RETAINER
4 - CROSSOVER CABLE
5 - MOUNT BRACKET
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(13) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 189).
(14) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 190).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
(15) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
191). Orient shift pattern ò-turn clockwise, push
down and rotate ò-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(16) Connect battery negative cable.
GEARSHIFT KNOB
REMOVAL
(1) Separate gearshift boot from base of knob.
(2) Remove gearshift knob by pushing down and
rotating ò-turn clockwise (Fig. 192).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install gearshift knob pattern ò-turn clock-
wise, press down, and rotate ò-turn counter clock-
wise (Fig. 192).
(2) Secure gearshift boot to base of knob.
Fig. 189 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 190 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
Fig. 191 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
Fig. 192 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
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GEARSHIFT CABLE - SELECTOR (Continued)
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(6) Install center console assembly (Fig. 209).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(7) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 210).(8) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 211).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
(9) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
212). Orient shift pattern ò-turn clockwise, push
down and rotate ò-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(10) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 209 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 210 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 211 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
Fig. 212 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
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GEARSHIFT MECHANISM (Continued)
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DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: When servicing the input shaft assembly, all
snap rings which are removed MUST be replaced
with new snap rings upon reassembly. The 5th gear
nut must be replaced also.
(1) Invert input shaft assembly and place in fix-
ture 8487.
(2) Remove input bearing snap ring (Fig. 214).
(3) Remove input bearing. Place input shaft
assembly onto arbor press table, with the input bear-
ing supported by bearing splitter (Fig. 215). Using
adapter 8486-4, press bearing off of shaft, while
helper supports shaft to prevent dropping.
(4) Place input shaft assembly back into fixture
8487. Secure fixture to bench with fasteners, or
secure to bench vise.
NOTE: 5th gear nut is staked to the shaft. If neces-
sary, grind stake area to ease removal, but use care
not to contact gear.(5) Remove 5th gear nut with wrench 8478 (Fig.
216). Discard nut and use a new one upon assembly.
Fig. 214 Input Bearing Snap Ring Removal
1 - SNAP RING
2 - INPUT BEARING
Fig. 215 Input Bearing Removal
1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM
2 - ADAPTER 8486-4
3 - INPUT BEARING
4 - BEARING SPLITTER
Fig. 216 5th Gear Nut Removal/Installation
1 - WRENCH 8478
2 - 5TH GEAR NUT
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When wheels and tires are being installed, extra
care is needed to ensure that this direction of rota-
tion is maintained.
Refer to Owner's Manual for rotation schedule.
REMOVAL - TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(ALUMINUM WHEEL)
(1) Raise the vehicle so the tire and wheel assem-
bly clears ground level.
(2) Remove the 5 wheel mounting nuts from the
studs.
(3) Remove the tire and wheel from the hub.
REMOVAL - TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(STEEL WHEEL)
(1) Raise the vehicle so the tire and wheel assem-
bly clears ground level.
(2) Noting the location of the valve stem in rela-
tionship to the wheel mounting nuts, remove the
three wheel mounting nuts securing the wheel cover
to the wheel and hub (Fig. 12).
CAUTION: When removing the wheel cover, do not
pry the wheel cover from the wheel. This can result
in damage to the wheel cover. The wheel cover is
removed by pulling it off the wheel by hand.
(3) Grasp the wheel cover at the edges in line with
the remaining installed wheel mounting nuts and
pull straight outward from the wheel. This will pop
the wheel cover retaining tabs over the two remain-
ing wheel nuts, removing the wheel cover from the
vehicle.
(4) Remove the two remaining wheel mounting
nuts from the hub's studs.(5) Remove the wheel and tire from the hub.
INSTALLATION - TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(ALUMINUM WHEEL)
NOTE: Never use oil or grease on studs or wheel
mounting nuts.
(1) Position the tire and wheel assembly on the
wheel mounting studs using the hub pilot as a guide.
Place and hold the wheel flush up against the mount-
ing surface.
(2) Loosely install all 5 wheel mounting nuts.
Lightly snug the wheel nuts, then progressively
tighten them in the proper sequence (Fig. 13).
Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 N´m (100 ft.
lbs.).
(3) Lower the vehicle.
INSTALLATION - TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(STEEL WHEEL)
NOTE: Never use oil or grease on studs or wheel
mounting nuts.
(1) Position the tire and wheel assembly on the
wheel mounting studs using the hub pilot as a guide.
Place and hold the wheel flush up against the mount-
ing surface.
NOTE: Wheel mounting nuts must be installed on
the studs as shown (Fig. 14) to allow proper instal-
lation of the wheel cover.
(2) Using the valve stem as an index placed at the
12 O'clock position, install andlightly tightentwo
wheel mounting nuts on the studs located at the 4
O'clock and 8 O'clock positions as shown (Fig. 14).
Fig. 12 NUTS SECURING WHEEL COVER
1 - VALVE STEM
2 - BOLT-ON WHEEL COVER
3 - NUTS SECURING WHEEL COVER
Fig. 13 Tightening Sequence
RSTIRES/WHEELS22-7
TIRES/WHEELS (Continued)
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(3) Place the wheel cover on the wheel in the fol-
lowing fashion:
(a) Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with
the valve stem on the wheel.
(b) At the same time, align the two holes in the
wheel cover having the retaining tabs with the two
installed wheel nuts (Fig. 15).
(c) Press in on center of wheel cover until wheel
cover retaining tabs push past and engage rear of
previously installed wheel mounting nuts (Fig. 15).
This will hold the wheel cover in place.(4) Install andlightly tightenthe three remain-
ing wheel mounting nuts, securing the wheel cover in
place (Fig. 12).
(5) Progressively tighten all five wheel mounting
nuts in the proper sequence (Fig. 16). Tighten wheel
nuts to a torque of 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.).
(6) Lower the vehicle.
TIRES
DESCRIPTION - TIRE
Tires are designed and engineered for each specific
vehicle. They provide the best overall performance
for normal operation. The ride and handling charac-
teristics match the vehicle's requirements. With
proper care they will give excellent reliability, trac-
tion, skid resistance, and tread life.
Driving habits have more effect on tire life than
any other factor. Careful drivers will obtain, in most
cases, much greater mileage than severe use or care-
less drivers. A few of the driving habits which will
shorten the life of any tire are:
²Rapid acceleration
²Severe application of brakes
²High-speed driving
²Taking turns at excessive speeds
²Striking curbs and other obstacles
²Operating vehicle with over or under inflated
tire pressures
Radial ply tires are more prone to irregular tread
wear. It is important to follow the tire rotation inter-
val shown in the section on Tire Rotation. This will
help to achieve a greater tread-life potential.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
Tire type, size, aspect ratio and speed rating are
encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the
side wall of the tire. Refer to the chart to decipher
the tire identification code (Fig. 17).
Fig. 14 TWO WHEEL MOUNTING NUTS INSTALLED
1 - WHEEL
2 - VALVE STEM
3 - HUB PILOT
4 - NUTS
Fig. 15 WHEEL COVER INSTALLATION OVER TWO
NUTS
1 - RETAINING TABS
2 - VALVE STEM
3 - BOLT-ON WHEEL COVER
Fig. 16 NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
22 - 8 TIRES/WHEELSRS
TIRES/WHEELS (Continued)