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The
following is a brief overview of the installation
process for 901/915 transaxles. 901 users must
obtain a 915 shift housing. Complete instructions
are included with the kit. Installation time is
approximately 1-2 hr.
One
owner's installation on a
912
(courtesy,
Ron Wolfe)
(Do
you have a center console? Here's
how to remove it.)
Installing
a Factory Short Shift Kit? Refer to these links:
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1.
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Remove
the shift housing boot or slide it all the way to
the top near the gear shift knob to access the
upper shift housing area.
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2.
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Remove
the forward nut from the top carrier plate, then
install the Gate Shift kit carrier plate. Reinstall
the nut.
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3.
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Remove
the rear carrier plate nut, swing the Gate Shift
kit carrier plate into position, then reinstall the
nut
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4.
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Install
the Gate Shift arm on the shift lever using the
supplied clamp, then adjust engagement between arm
and carrier plate "tabs".
Note:
The clamp provided in the kit allows temporary
positioning of the Gate Shift Arm on the shift
lever. We recommend tack welding the arm in place
after initial installation and
adjustment.
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Remove
shift housing from vehicle, then discard the
factory pivot pin. Replace with the Gate Shift kit
pivot pin.
Note:
For housings equipped with the factory short shift
kit only: Elongate the access hole on the side of
the shift housing.
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6.
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Drill
2 mounting holes, then install the Tension Plate
assembly using the supplied hardware.
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7.
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Adjust
the tension bolt-to-pivot pin clearance by rotating
the lock nut.
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8.
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Reinstall
the shift housing assembly on the vehicle, then
test drive vehicle and make final
adjustments.
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9.
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To
ensure the Gate Tab doesn't move, remove the entire
shift housing assembly from the vehicle and weld
the tab onto the lever. Full instructions in the
kit.
Note:
Tack weld the Gate Tab to the shift lever (MIG or
TIG).
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10.
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The
shift housing boot will require a modification to
provide adequate clearance for the shift mechanism.
Modify
the shift boot as follows:
Using a sharp utility knife, cut a 25mm horizontal
slit through the boot as indicated by the red line.
Cut along the 7th "fold" of the boot (counting from
the bottom fold).
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Shift
housing boot modification
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Install
the shift housing boot as follows:
a.
Guide the top of the tension plate
assembly
through
the slit.
b.
Pull the bottom of the boot completely over the
housing.
Note:
Verify the boot doesn't interfere with the shift
mechanism. Aftermarket
leather shift boots may provide adequate clearance
without additional modifications.
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or simply leave the shift boot off (see
photo).
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Modified
factory rubber shift boot installed over shift
housing ......
.... or use without a shift boot.
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