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Transmission and transfer case » NV3550 manual transmission » Removal and installation
Shift tower

REMOVAL

(1) Shift transmission into Neutral.

(2) Unscrew and remove the shift lever extension from the shift (3) Remove any floor console components necessary to access the transmission shift tower.

(4) Remove the bolts holding the shift tower to the isolator plate and transmission gear case.

(5) Remove the shift tower (Fig. 9) from the transmission.

INSTALLATION

(1) Shift transmission into third gear.

(2) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower and transmission gear case with suitable wax and grease remover.

(3) Install the shift tower onto the transmission case. No sealant is necessary between the shift tower and transmission case.

Fig. 9 Remove Shift Tower

1 - SHIFT TOWER AND LEVER ASSEMBLY
2 - SHIFT SOCKET
3 - SEAL

(4) Install the bolts to hold the shift tower to the isolator plate and the transmission gear case.

Tighten the shift tower bolts to 8.5 N·m (6.3 ft. lbs.).

(5) Install the shift lever extension and any floor console components previously removed.

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