Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1925

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SHIFT MECHANISM (Continued)
(7) Apply Mopar Lock N' Seal or equivalent to
threads of shift cover bolts.
(8) Install shift cover mechanism bolts and tighten
to 27-31 N·m (216-276 in. lbs.).
(9) Apply sealer to backup lamp switch. Install
switch into cover and tighten to 22-34 N·m (193-265
in. lbs.).
(10) Install vent assembly if removed. Apply an
adhesive/sealer to vent tube to help secure it in cover.
(11) Install transmission.
SHIFT COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Neutral.
(2) Unscrew and remove the shift lever extension
from the shift
(3) Remove screws attaching shift boot to floorpan.
Then slide boot upward on the shift lever.
(4) Remove the bolts holding the shift tower to the
isolator plate and transmission shift cover.
(5) Remove the shift tower and isolator plate from
the transmission shift cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, isola-
tor plate and shift cover with suitable wax and
grease remover.
(2) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
the sealing surface of the shift cover. Do not over
apply sealant.
(3) Install the isolator plate onto the shift cover,
metal side down.
(4) Install the shift tower onto the isolator plate.
No sealant is necessary between the shift tower and
the isolator plate.
(5) Verify shift tower, isolator plate and shift tower
bushings are properly aligned.
(6) Install bolts to hold the shift tower to the iso-
lator plate and the shift cover. Tighten the shift
tower bolts to 10.2-11.25 N·m (7.5-8.3 ft. lbs.).
(7) Install shift lever extension, shift boot and
bezel.
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