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308-00 Manual Transmission-Transaxle and Clutch - General Information|Specifications > < Clutch System Bleeding
Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information - Gearshift Linkage Adjustment Streetka 2003.5 (01/2003-07/2005)
General Procedures

  1. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Detach the heat shields.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Washer
    Detach the shift rod and the shift rod stabiliser.
    1. Shift rod
    1. Shift rod stabilizer
    1. Washer

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If the gearshift stabiliser cannot be fitted free from stress, loosen the engine/transmission mounting and align the engine/transmission so that it can.. Do not tighten the shift rod clamp.
    Fit the stabilizer and shift rod.
    1. Shift rod stabilizer
    1. Shift rod
    1. Washer
  1. Tighten the engine/transmission mounting. For additional information, refer to Section  303-01B Engine.

  1. Adjust the gearshift mechanism.
    • Engage fourth gear. From the neutral position, push the shift rod inwards until it reaches a stop.
    • Hold the gear lever in the fourth gear position with a 9 mm drill shaft.

  1. Tighten the shift rod.
    • Pull the drill bit out of the gearshift housing.

  1. Fit the heat shields.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

308-00 Manual Transmission-Transaxle and Clutch - General Information|Specifications > < Clutch System Bleeding