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9850045 R01 - 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 Service Manual
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7.3
SHIFT CABLE
SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL /
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the shift knob cover
q
. Remove retaining
screw
w
and shift knob
e
from the shift lever
r
.
2. Remove the four push rivets retaining the upper dash
panel and remove the panel to access the shift lever.
3. Remove the rubber grommet
t
from the dash and
shift lever
r
.
4. Remove nut
s
retaining the shift cable
i
to the shift
lever
r
. Disconnect cable end from the lever.
5. Remove the retaining ring
o
and slide the shift lever
r
off the mounting bracket and out from the frame.
6. Remove both bushings
a
from the shift lever and
service as needed.
7. Perform the previous steps in reverse order to
reinstall the shift lever (lever, cable, dash panel, shift
knob).
SHIFT CABLE INSPECTION
1. Place the vehicle on a flat surface in park, chock the
wheels, and turn the ignition key off.
2. Remove rubber bezel surrounding the shifter.
3. Push shifter into High Gear while looking for dash
movement. If the plastic dash lifts and the shifter
contacts the cut-out before a shift is complete, the
shift cable is not adjusted correctly.
TRANSMISSION