Console Shifter movement

I take it that the shifter was out.

Here's what I did:

• drop the linkages from underneath the car with all positions in neutral
• put someone in the drivers seat to hold the shifter in neutral
• un-screw or scew in each linkage rod until it reaches the transmission shifting "dogs", without tugging on the rods
• secure each nut to the shifting dog as you go

I hope this helps