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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter

How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
You're likely to find old... 
   
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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
You're likely to find old grease with a mountain of embedded dirt. Here, we have cups and springs that are shot, which leads to sloppy operation.
How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Remove and dispose of the... 
   
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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Remove and dispose of the old cups and springs.
How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Use brake cleaner or a good... 
   
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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Use brake cleaner or a good parts washer to remove grease and grime from the bores.
How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Work surfaces with a wire... 
   
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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Work surfaces with a wire brush or wire wheel to remove any corrosion or hard debris.
How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
On four-speed shifters, clean... 
   
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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
On four-speed shifters, clean the reverse lockout with solvent, then check for proper operation.
How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Fill the bores with white... 
   
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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Fill the bores with white lithium grease and install the cup/spring assembly as shown on each side. The grease will retain the cups and springs. Spray-lubricate the reverse lockout with a lighter weight lubricant that will flow into the mechanism.
How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Replace the rubber bolt grommets,... 
   
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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Replace the rubber bolt grommets, which help isolate vibration and noise.
How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Our shifter handle gets new... 
   
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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Our shifter handle gets new bolts with lock washers. Lock washers are not included in the kit; however, we strongly suggest their use.
How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Reinstall the shifter handle,... 
   
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How To Rebuild A Manual Shifter Front View
Reinstall the shifter handle, making sure both cups and springs are intact. Start the bolts by hand after lubricating the threads with WD-40 or other penetrating compound. Tighten the shifter-handle bolts.

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