For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Position the shift lever in PARK.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the shift control linkage rod retaining bolt.
4. Disconnect the shift control linkage rod from the shift control assembly (1).
5. Remove the manual shift shaft retaining nut (3).
6. Remove the shift control linkage (1) from the transmission selector shaft (2).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the shift control linkage (1) to the transmission selector shaft (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the manual shift shaft retaining nut (3).

Tighten
Tighten the manual shift shaft retaining nut to 9 N·m (80 lb. in).

3. Connect the shift control linkage rod to the shift control assembly (1).
4. Install the shift control linkage rod retaining bolt.
5. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment .
6. Lower the vehicle.