REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

<2WD>

Pre-removal OperationMove the transmission control lever to the Neutral position.

Post-installation OperationCheck that the transmission control lever is moved to each position smoothly and correctly.

			Removal steps
		1.	Shift knob
		·	Front floor console assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Floor Consol Assembly .)
		2.	Dust cover retaining plate
		3.	Dust cover
		4.	Transmission control lever assembly
		5.	Gasket

<4WD>

Pre-removal OperationMove the transmission control lever and transfer control lever to the following positions.

Transmission control lever: Neutral
Transfer control lever: 4H

Post-installation OperationCheck that the transmission control lever and the transfer control lever are moved to each position smoothly and correctly.

		Removal steps
	1.	Shift knob
>>A<<	2.	Sleeve
	3.	Transfer shift lever knob
	·	Front floor console assembly <Vehicles with front floor consol assembly> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Floor Consol Assembly .)
	4.	Dust cover retaining plate
	5.	Control lever cover <Vehicles without front floor consol assembly>
	6.	Dust cover
	7.	Transmission control lever assembly and transfer control lever assembly

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< SLEEVE INSTALLATION

Install the sleeve with its groove facing to the direction shown in the figure, and then install the shift knob.