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Models FA and FB TRANSMISSION CONTROL 8-1

8-98E-08

CHAPTER 8
TRANSMISSION CONTROL 8
Models FA and FB

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................8 - 2

TRANSMISSION CONTROL .......................................................8 - 3

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8-2 TRANSMISSION CONTROL Models FA and FB

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

Unable or difficult to Improper adjustment of gear control ........ Adjust control linkage
shift gears when engine linkage
is off
Loose bolts and nuts ................................ Inspect and tighten each bolt and nut
Joints and pins worn and/or damaged ..... Replace joints and pins
Control cable damaged ............................ Replace control cable

Slips out of gears when Improper adjustment of gear control ........ Adjust control linkage
driving on bumpy roads linkage

Lever play is excessive Seriously worn joints or cable .................. Replace joints or cable
Loose bolts and nuts ................................ Inspect and tighten each bolt and nut
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Models FA and FB TRANSMISSION CONTROL 8-3

TRANSMISSION CONTROL

1
4

3 5 5

10
6

8
9 11
4
11

7
1. Shift knob 6. Control rod support sub-assembly
2. Boot 7. Control cables
3. Seat 8. Gear control idler lever sub-assembly
4. Shift lever sub-assembly 9. Link rod support lever bracket
5. Gear control lever sub-assembly 10. Link rod
11. Clamp

Fig. 1
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8-4 TRANSMISSION CONTROL Models FA and FB

REMOVAL
1. BLOCK THE WHEELS.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Block the wheels.
3. Shift the transmission shift lever into neutral.
NOTE: Be sure to apply wheel stoppers in the front
tires.

SMAT-040
Fig. 2
2. REMOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY.
SHIFT KNOB
1. Unscrew the shift knob by hand and remove it.
2. Remove the center console with boot from the floor
of the cab.
CENTER CONSOLE

Fig. 3
3. Disconnect the control cables to the shift lever as-
sembly.

CLAMPS 4. Remove the clamps attaching the control cables to


← 

the shift lever assembly, then remove the control ca-

bles.
←

Fig. 4
5. Remove the gear shift lever and bracket from the
floor of the cab.

Fig. 5
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Models FA and FB TRANSMISSION CONTROL 8-5

3. REMOVE THE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY.

1. Raise the cab (Refer to OWNER’S MANUAL, cab
tilt procedure).

WARNING
Secure the safety pin. After raising the cab, com-
pletely insert the safety pin in the safety pin hole.
Otherwise the cab might come down and cause per-
sonal injury.

LOCKING COMPLETE LOCKING INCOMPLETE

Safety pin holder is completely in Safety pin is not completely in-
contact with the cab stopper stay, and serted, or is not turned in the down
the pin holder is turned in the down position.
position.
SAFETY PIN

←
SAFETY
← PIN

SM19-500 SM19-500
Fig. 6

2. Remove the cable fitting bolts.

Fig. 7
3. Loosen the nuts and disconnect the control cables
to the shift lever and gear control idler lever.

CLAMP 4. Remove the clamp attaching the control cables to


 the bracket, then remove the control cables.

←
5. Loosen the nuts and remove the gear control link rod
for select lever.
CLAMP 

← 6. Remove the gear control idler lever assembly from
←
 the side of the frame rail.
IDLER LEVER
←

LINK ROD
←

←
SHIFT LEVER
SELECT LEVER

Fig. 8
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8-6 TRANSMISSION CONTROL Models FA and FB

DISASSEMBLY
1. DISASSEMBLE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER AND
BRACKET (CONNECTED SHIFT LEVER).

Fig. 9
2. DISASSEMBLE THE GEAR CONTROL IDLER LEVER
ASSEMBLY (SIDE OF FRAME RAIL).

Fig. 10
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Models FA and FB TRANSMISSION CONTROL 8-7

INSPECTION AND REPAIR

1. INSPECT AND REPLACE THE GEAR CONTROL IDLER
LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY.
1. Check the gear control idler lever sub-assembly for
wear and damage.
If necessary, replace parts.

2. Replace the bushing.

a. Using a press, remove the old bushing.
Fig. 11
b. Using a press, install a new bushing and apply chas-
sis grease to the bushing.
NOTE: ● Press bush into the idler lever sub-assem-
bly carefully.
● Chassis grease: refer to RECOMMENDED
LUBRICANTS LIST.

2. INSPECT THE SHIFT LEVER AND BOOT FOR DAM-

AGE AND WEAR.
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE PARTS.

Fig. 12
3. INSPECT AND REPLACE THE GEAR CONTROL IDLER
LEVER ASSEMBLY (SIDE OF FRAME RAIL).
1. Check the gear control idler lever sub-assembly for
wear and damage.
If necessary, replace parts.

2. Replace the bushing.

a. Using a press, remove the old bushing.
b. Using a press, install a new bushing and apply chas-
Fig. 13 sis grease to the bushing.
NOTE: ● Press bush into the idler lever sub-assem-
bly carefully.
● Chassis grease: refer to RECOMMENDED
LUBRICANTS LIST.
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4. INSPECT CONTROL CABLES AND CONTROL RODS

FOR DAMAGE AND WEAR.
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE PARTS.

Fig. 14
ASSEMBLY
1. ASSEMBLE THE GEAR CONTROL IDLER LEVER (SIDE
OF FRAME RAIL).
Tightening torque: 250 - 380 kg·cm (19 - 27 Ib·ft)

SMTC-267A
Fig. 15
2. ASSEMBLE THE SHIFT LEVER AND BRACKET (CON-
NECTED SHIFT LEVER).
Tightening torque: 190 - 260 kg·cm (14 - 18 lb·ft)

SMTC-270
Fig. 16
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Models FA and FB TRANSMISSION CONTROL 8-9

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL THE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY.
1. Raise the cab (Refer to OWNER’S MANUAL, cab
tilt procedure).
WARNING
Secure the safety pin.
After raising the cab, completely insert the safety
pin in the safety pin hole.
Otherwise the cab might come down and cause per-
sonal injury.

LOCKING COMPLETE LOCKING INCOMPLETE

Safety pin holder is completely in con- Safety pin is not completely in-
tact with the cab stopper stay, and the serted, or is not turned in the down
pin holder is turned in the down position. position.

SAFETY PIN

←
SAFETY
← PIN

SM19-500 SM19-500
Fig. 17
2. Install the gear control idler lever assembly on the
side of the frame rail.
Tightening torque: 190 - 260 kg·cm (14 - 18 lb·ft)

CLAMP

 3. Check the link rod between the select lever and the
←
 gear control idler lever sub-assembly.
If necessary, adjust the link rods, adjusting to the
specified dimensions shown.
CLAMP  Link rod dimensions:
 “A”: 459 - 461 mm (18.08 - 18.14 in.)
←
←

IDLER LEVER 4. Attach the control cables to the gear control lever
brackets and lock it with the clamps.
←
A

LINK ROD 5. Connect the control cables to the shift lever and gear
control idler lever (side of the frame rail).
←

←
SHIFT LEVER
Tightening torque: 380 - 500 kg·cm (28 - 36 Ib·ft)
SELECT LEVER
Fig. 18
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8-10 TRANSMISSION CONTROL Models FA and FB

6. Install the cable fitting bolts.

Fig. 19
7. Control cables should not be bent sharply.
Any looping should have a radius of more than 200
mm (7.874 in.).

SM
Fig. 20
2. INSTALL THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY.
1. Lower the cab (Refer to OWNER’S MANUAL, cab
tilt procedure).
LOCK PIN

 WARNING

←

← When the cab weight is heavy or adjustment of the

torsion bar is not proper, the cab could come down
SAFETY PIN
with great force. Therefore be careful not to be be-
neath the cab when it is lowered.
Fig. 21
2. Install the gear shift lever and bracket on the floor of
the cab.
Tightening torque: 190 - 260 kg·cm (14 - 18 lb·ft)

Fig. 22
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Models FA and FB TRANSMISSION CONTROL 8-11

3. Attach the control cables to the shift lever assembly

and lock it with the clamps.

4. Connect the control cables to the shift lever assem-

bly.
Tightening torque: 380 - 500 kg·cm (28 - 36 Ib·ft)

CLAMPS

← 
←

Fig. 23

SHIFT KNOB 5. Install the center console with boot.

6. Install the knob on the shift lever.

CENTER CONSOLE
a. Tighten the knob by hand.
b. Face the shifting pattern on the knob so that it is read-
able.

Fig. 24
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ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUST THE NEUTRAL POSITION OF THE GEAR
SHIFT LEVER.
1. Check that the distance between the knob center and
the steering wheel center conforms to the following;
Assembly standard: 375 mm (14.763 in.)

SMTC-173A
Fig. 1
a. If not, adjust the length of the select lever control link.
b. Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque: 380 - 500 kg·cm (28 - 36 Ib·ft)

SELECT LEVER

Fig. 2
2. Check that the distance between the knob center and
the instrument cluster conforms to the following;
Assembly standard: 267 - 287 mm
(10.512 - 11.299 in.)

SMTC-173A
Fig. 3

a. If not, adjust the length of the shift lever control

SHIFT LEVER cable.
b. Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque: 380 - 500 kg·cm (28 - 36 Ib·ft)

Fig. 4
2. AFTER ADJUSTING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER, LOWER
THE CAB (Refer to OWNER’S MANUAL, cab tilt pro-
SAFETY PIN cedure).

WARNING
When the cab weight is heavy or adjustment of the
torsion bar is not proper, the cab could come down
with great force. Therefore be careful not to be be-
LOCK PIN
neath the cab when it is lowered.
Fig. 5