Shifter in backwards....??

Originally Posted by Nick370

So after re-reviweing the FSM, as pictured below in looks like there is a certain type of "notch" that is to contact the guide plate, and I specifically remember following the necessary sequence of tightening guide plate bolts, from the diagram if that notch, was affixed to line up with the guide plate, it would be impossible for the shifter to be in wrong... so Im confused why my shifter ends up backwards every single time...

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

The shifter has to be placed to where image "C"in the picture on the shifter is facing the passenger side as shown in the picture, that's the reverse lockout pin. If not, that would make it 180 degrees off and you wouldn't have to push down on the shifter to get it into reverse.

Originally Posted by Nick370

Well okay then, it much be in the proper way... I just dont know why every time I install the knob if faces backward upon full tighten ...

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

It may not have been tightened all the way down from the factory, that's why they add so much loctite. Why don't you loctite it in place like they did at the factory. Back it off 180 degrees to where it feels comfortable and let the loctite set up overnight.