2008 Lexus GX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Lever Assembly: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER GUIDE HOUSING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry up the No. 1 shift lever nut.
      Fig 1: Prying No. 1 Shift Lever Nut
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    2. Using a screwdriver, pry up the floor shift lever lock pin.
    3. Remove the shift liver guide housing.
      Fig 2: Removing Shift Liver Guide Housing
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  2. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and shift lock control ECU sub-assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Shift Lock Control ECU Sub-Assembly
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  3. REMOVE SHIFTING LEVER LINK 
    1. Remove the shift lever link and torsion spring from the shift lock control ECU sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Link And Torsion Spring
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  4. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT LEVER PIN 
    1. Remove the No. 2 detent rod and spring from control shift lever.
      Fig 5: Identifying No. 2 Detent Rod And Spring
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    2. Remove the plate spring and floor shift lever pin from the shift lever plate sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Plate Spring And Floor Shift Lever Pin
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  5. REMOVE NO. 1 SHIFT LEVER INSERT 
    1. Remove the No. 1 shift liver insert from the floor shift assembly.
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