Gearshift Mechanism - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect battery power source.
2. Place transmission in neutral. Using a trim stick, remove the shifter bezel to expose the shift lever mounting bolts. Remove the bolts (1).





3. Remove the nut (1) securing the shift linkage to the vehicle.
4. Hoist and secure the vehicle.
5. Remove the exhaust system
6. Remove the propeller shaft center bearing heat shield
7. Mark propeller shaft and the transmission flange for assembly alignment.
8. Remove the center bearing support mounting bolts.
9. Remove the propeller shaft.





10. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
11. Remove the crossmember and isolator mounting bolts (1). Remove the crossmember.
12. Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the shift linkage.










13. Remove the shifter linkage bolt (1).





14. Rotate each of the shift linkage roll pin locking tab (1).










15. Remove the shifter roll pins (2) and the shift linkage assembly.