Gear shift mechanism of the F5MR1 gearbox (Mitsubishi Space Star)

Removal

Warning: When removing and installing the shift lever and shift rod, be careful not to hit the SRS electronic control unit (SRS-ECU).

• Remove the center console.
• Unscrew the gear shift rod adjusting bolt (Fig. 12.9).

Fig. 12.9. Gear shift mechanism of the F5MR1 gearbox: 1 - gear shift rod adjusting bolt, 24 Nm; 2-gear shift rod end assembly (gear shift lever side); 3 - gear shift rod end assembly (gearbox side); 4 - gear shift rod; 5 - O-ring gasket; 6 - gear shift rod bushing; 7 - sleeve; 8 - gear shift lever assembly

• Loosen the nut and remove the gear shift rod mounting bolt from the gear shift lever side.
• Use a wire to hang the gear shift rod assembly from below to the vehicle's transmission components.
• Loosen the nut and remove the bolt securing the gearshift rod from the gearbox side. Remove the ring seals, gearshift rod bushings and sleeve.
• If necessary, remove the bolts and remove the gear shift lever assembly.

Installation

• Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following.
• Check the operation of the reverse gear lock mechanism.
• Check the operation of the gear shift lever.