Shift Linkage: Adjustments

Fig. 2 Shift rod lever location.:

Prevent lever, Fig. 2 (A), from moving while adjusting shift rod.

1. Shift transaxle into second gear.

Fig. 3 Positioning shift rod clamp.:

2. Loosen shift rod clamp bolt, Fig. 3 (B).
3. Remove shift lever boot.

Fig. 4 Gearshift linkage adjustment.:

4. Move gearshift lever (C) toward passenger side of vehicle and insert a .0197 in. feeler gauge between reverse stop release holder (D) and the gearshift lever housing (E), Fig. 4.
5. Move gearshift lever toward driver side of vehicle until feeler gauge is held in place between release holder and gearshift lever housing.

Fig. 3 Positioning shift rod clamp.:

6. Hold gearshift lever in position and torque shift rod clamp bolt to 20 ft.lbs. Shift rod clamp must be correctly positioned to prevent loosening and loss of adjustment. Ensure that clamp is positioned approximately .313 in. from end of shift rod, Fig. 3, and that shift lever pivot is inserted far enough into slotted end of shift rod to assure proper clamping action on pivot.
7. Install gearshift lever boot, then shift transaxle through all gears to ensure proper operation and gear engagement.