Move the shift lever to neutral gear position.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
Remove the control cable (B) from the control shaft after removing the pins (A).
Remove the control shaft complete (A).
Tightening torque :
19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m,14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)