Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure that no grease is on the mating surface of the steering gearbox and the front subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts from loosening after the installation, remove any grease from the bolt holes.
Install the pinion shaft grommet (A). Align the lug portion (B) in the pinion shaft grommet to the steering gearbox.
Place the steering gearbox (A) on the front subframe (B).
Loosely install the stiffener plates (C), and new gearbox mounting bolts, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
Turn the lip of the pinion shaft grommet to ease installation.
Models with 7 positions AT Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■ Shift lever positions
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in
.
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Gearshift Mechanism Replacement (M/T)
NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the
connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or
gloves.
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Disassembly
Compress the damper spring, then remove the nut (A) while holding the
damper shaft with a hex wrench (B). Do not compress the damper spring more
than necessary to remove the nut.
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