Shift Lever Disassembly/Reassembly

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1SECTION Shift Lever Disassembly/Reassembly
  1. Apply grease (Molykote 103 or an equivalent) to these parts:
    • Sliding surfaces on the detent plate.
    • Sliding area on shift lever and control bracket.
    • Select link and shift lever contacting area.
    • Select link and control bracket contacting area.
    • One side washer opposite of the self-locking nut.
    • Pivot washer.
    • Shift lever bushing.
  2. Apply silicone grease (P/N 08798-9013) to movable parts of the shift lock mechanism.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shift Lever Assembly
    G05594105Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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