Cleaning and Inspection. - TM-10-3930-618-340118

(5) Loosen actuating lever capscrew (40).

(6) Detach shifting rod ball joint (31) from shift lever (30).

(7) Lift mechanism out of truck.

(8) Shift lever can now be removed by removing pin (29).

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

(1) Clean all parts in SD and dry.

(2) Inspect all parts for excess wear, deformation, cracks, stripped threads, and other damage.

(3) Replace defective parts as authorized.

c. Installation. Install in reverse order of removal.

d. Adjustment.

(1) If shifting mechanism binds, check alignment at mounting bracket (8) on steering column and mounting

bracket (27).

(2) To obtain proper operation of the shifting mechanism it is important that the detent in the indicator plate be

synchronized with the detents in the selector valve plunger. Correct synchronization of the detents can be obtained by

adjusting the rod assembly (36) between the selector valve plunger and the lever (30).

(3) After shifting detents are correctly adjusted, the neutral switch (21) and lever (24) should be adjusted for

correct operation.

(4) To adjust, loosen capscrew (40) holding lever (24) to shifting rod (11) and, with the shifting mechanism in

neutral, move cam so that switch lever is at lowest point on cam, making sure switch is in OFF position.

(5) Tighten capscrew in switch lever. Move shifting lever (15) to either forward or reverse position, turn ignition

key to start. If engine does not start, adjustment is correctly made.