Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Select Cable: Installation
- Check that the protector (b) is set between the clamps (a).
- If the protector (b) is offset, set it between the clamps (a).
- Install the cable bracket.CAUTION:
Be careful not to twist the boot.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Set a new clamp on the select lever and secure it by bending the claw.NOTE:
Install it with the claw facing the rear side.
- Insert the select cable into the select lever and secure it with the clamp.CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
- Temporarily Install the adjusting nut (rear) to the select cable.
- Apply grease to the shifter arm.
Preparation items:
Grease: NIPPON GREASE NIGTIGHT LTS No. 2 or equivalent
- Connect the select cable to the transmission main body.CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
NOTE:Set the washer before installing the snap pin.
Tightening torque:
25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
- Adjust the select cable free play. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT CABLE> ADJUSTMENT .
- Install the center exhaust cover and rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
- Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
- Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "P range". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>INSTALLATION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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