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3.10 Install and adj ust shifter lever.
a) Remove the 3/8” nyloc nut and spring disc washer from the stud on top of the
transmission. I nstall the shift er lever t hrough slot in shif ter lever plate and
onto the stud on t op of transmission. Be sur e the square-hole washer
remains between the lever and transm ission. Replace t he spr ing disc washer
and nyloc nut (see figure 4). Tor que the 3/8” nut t o 35ft-lbs. ( 47N.M).
b) Shift lever t o second gear and check alig nm ent of lever in slot of shifter plate.
Clearance between top of lever and t he t op of the slot should be about equal to
the clearance between bottom of the lever and the bott om of the slot (See
figure 5). If it is not, r emove lever and bend it slightly to adjust. DO NOT bend
lever while it is attached to transmission. Reinstall lever and tigh t en har dware.
c) Shift to neut r al posit ion. Lever should not contact the left edged of the upper
slot. Push lever down. Lever should not contact t he r ight edge of the bottom
slot (See Figu r e 6) . Shifter plat e can be adjusted side to side to adjust position
of lever relative to the slot in plate. Loosen the two bolts securing the shifter
plate to the shifter lever leg s. Adjust shif ter plate and retig hten bolts.
FIGURE 5
THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL
FIGURE 4
SHIFTER LEVER
TO TRANSMISSION
FIGURE 6
THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL
3.11 Install and adj ust wheel drive linkages.
a) Locate the (2) drive lever linkages which have a balljoint and jam nut installed
on one end.
Locate the (2) 5/ 16- 18x1-3/ 4 hex head cap screws and (2) 5/16-18 nyloc nuts
in the bolt bag .
NOTE: During set up at the factory, an “L” or “ R” m ay have been marked on
the f lat s of the balljoints. If the ballj oint s ar e marked, assemble accordingly.
If t he balljoints are not mar ked, they may be assembled on either side.
Thread t he linkage into t he swivel located on the wheel drive idler arm.
Thread in unt il the flat edg e of the drive lever aligns with the bottom of the
roller notch in t he neutral lock/park brake latc h when the cap screw is inserted
throug h the hole in the drive lever and the hole in the ball joint . Secure with a
nyloc nut. Tighten nyloc nut. Repeat for t he other side. See figures 7 and 8.