760 L4-2320cc 2.3L SOHC Turbo B23FT (1984)
Shifter M/T: Service and Repair
Pull Rod and Detent Replacement M46/47
Reverse Pull Rod And Reverse Gear Detent Replacement
1. Remove ash tray and holder assembly and frame around gear shift lever.
2. Disconnect gear shift lever cover from the floor.
3. Disconnect connectors at gear shift lever cover.
4. Remove switch in gear shift lever knob.
5. Separate gear shift lever upper and lower parts. Use a drift to tap out lock pin.
CAUTION: Hold the lever to avoid exerting force on the transmission and possibly damaging it.
6. Remove gear shift lever knob. Position lever in a vise equipped with soft jaws and tap loose knob.
7. Early version (steel pull rod and detent rod): Remove reverse detent knob. Pull out reverse pull rod, detent sleeve and spring.
Late version (plastic pull rod and detent sleeve): Remove spring and detent sleeve. Pull out reverse pull rod and separate from knob.