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7) Make sure that the gear shift is in the "R" (reverse)
[I] LOCK NUT
position
8) Turn the lock nut on the shift rod to obtain mm (0.3 in) from top of the shift rod to top of the lock nut as shown9) Make sure that the shift rod is in the reverse position and connect the shift rod to the shift rod by threading the adjusting nut until the adjusting nut comes in contact with the lock nut
[21ADJUSTING NUT
10) When the adjusting nut contacts the lock nut, tighten
the lock nut by holding the adjusting nutTORQUE: N-m (1.0 kgf-m,7 lbf-ft)
SHIm ROD B
[I] SHIFT' ROD A
1After adjustment, be sure that the gearshift lever or
remote control lever moves smoothly in all positions