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6 General Repair

6B Hand Controls Repair

Figure B–14. Disassemble Tension Bracket From

Lower Dash

4. Using a 7/16" socket and a short extension bar, re-

move the two sets of hex nuts, lockwashers, flat

washers, and carriage bolts that attach the tension

bracket to the inside wall of the lower dash (Figure

B–14).

Figure B–15. Disconnect Shift Rod Linkage From

Shift Lever Assembly Arm

Cotter Pin

Tension Bracket

5.Remove the cotter pin connecting the shift lever as-

sembly arm to the front transmission shift rod linkage

(Figure B–15).

6. The shift lever assembly may now be removed from

the unit and inspected for wear or damage. Replace

parts as required. Refer to Figure B–3 for proper as-

sembly sequence of parts.

7. Reassemble parts in reverse order of disassembly.

Apply a light coating of grease to the inside diameter

of all bushings before reinstalling the shift lever as-

sembly in the unit.

NOTE: On later models with adjustable tension, attach

tension bracket (S, Figure B–3) against lower dash be-

fore tightening hex nut (L) on stud (P). Adjust tension on

adjustment nut (I) to 75 - 100 in./lbs.

8. If no additional service is to be performed in this area,

reassemble dash and related parts in reverse order

of disassembly.

9. If lift lever parts are to be serviced, proceed to the Lift

Lever Assembly Service section.

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