Sportage 4WD 2Dr L4-2.0L (2002)
Inspection
1. Inspect the seals of the shift lever assembly for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
2. Inspect the ball end of the shift lever, the fork of the control rod extension, the link pin, and the link pin clips for wear, damage, or binding.
Replace if necessary.
Installation
1. Reinstall the ball end of the shift lever into the fork of the control rod.
2. Reinstall the link pin into the control rod extension fork and reinstall the clip onto the link pin.
3. Reinstall the shift lever bracket onto the transmission housing using four bolts.
Tightening torque: 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
4. Reinstall the boot of the dust cover over the handle of the shift lever (and transfer lever on the 4X4).
5. Reinstall the dust cover plate using five nuts and one bolt.
Tightening torque: 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).
6. Reinstall the front console using the three screws.
7. Reinstall the knob onto the shift lever (and onto the transfer lever on the 4X4).
8. Reinstall the rear console using the two screws.
