Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Shifter A/T: Service and Repair
Gear Shift Assembly (J-Gate) - Strip and Rebuild
Gear Shift Assembly (J-Gate) - Strip and Rebuild
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the shift lever knob.
3. Remove the J-gate surround.
4. Remove the console finisher veneer panel.
5. Remove the center console assembly.
6. Remove the indicator module.
7. Detach the selector cable from the gear shift assembly.
Remove the inner cable to selector lever nut.
Slacken one outer cable locknut, keeping one positioned for reference on reassembly.