- Clean the lower control
lever and parts in cleaning solvent and air dry.
 
- Inspect the threads (1) on the lower control lever for
 damage.
 
- Inspect the lower control lever (2) for being bent.
 
- Inspect the pivot pins (3) on the lower control lever for
 excessive wear.
 
- Inspect the lower control lever pivot pins bushing for cracking
 or wear.
 
- Inspect the shift control housing for excessive wear in the pivot
pin bushing slots (5).
 
- Inspect the lower control lever boot for tears or cracking.
 
- Replace any damaged components.