Gearshift Lever

NOTE: Remove the gearshift lever knob (7213) only if the gearshift lever knob, gearshift lever boot (7277) or shift control selector lever is being replaced.

Removal

1. Shift transfer case (7A195) into 2H.

2. Raise vehicle on hoist and position suitable safety stands under vehicle.

3. Loosen (do not remove) the nut retaining the shift handle to the gearshift lever (7210). Remove the shift handle from the gearshift lever.

4. Remove the vent hose from the notch in the detent plate.

5.  CAUTION: When removing the control rod from the gearshift lever, do so very gently so as not to damage the shift control selector lever.

   Remove the control rod from the gearshift lever.

6. Loosen (do not remove) the large pivot bolt holding the gearshift lever to the detent plate.

7. Swing the gearshift lever out of the way and remove the two bolts retaining the detent plate to the extension housing (7A039). Remove the entire gearshift lever from the vehicle.

Installation

1. NOTE: Prior to installation, the gearshift lever knob must be at room temperature and may be warmed to 60°C-82°C (140°F-180°F) as an assembly aid.

   Prior to installing the gearshift lever, be sure the transfer case link is in the 2H position (pointing upward).

2. Install the two bolts to retain the gearshift lever to the extension housing and tighten to 96-122 Nm (71-90 lb-ft). Refer to the following illustration for bolt hole application.

3. Attach the control rod to the gearshift lever.

4. Tighten the large pivot bolt to 92-125 Nm (68-92 lb-ft).

5. Attach the vent hose into the notch in the detent plate so the white mark is flush to the outside surface of the plate.

6. Install the shift lever into the gearshift lever. Tighten the retaining nut to 27-38 Nm (20-28 lb-ft).

7. NOTE: Shift pattern must be parallel within ±10 degrees of vehicle centerline.

   Check transfer case for proper shifting and operation.

8. Remove safety stands and lower vehicle.

   
   
   Detent Plates