The 1/2 gate has two specific detent springs that affect the engagement force. One on the upper section of the trans case, and one near the bottom RH side of the case. These are marked in orange.

You can change both springs for the maximum level of engagement force. If you want to increase the level of stiffness in the first and second gate, swap out both springs.

We suggest installing one at a time and moving the shifter so you can feel it. Make your own decisions based on what feels best to you.

Be sure to use a dab of Hondabond on the thread when reinstalling the detent bolt.

Use a torque wrench and tighten to 16 lbf-ft (29 N-m / 3.0 kgf-m). Do NOT over tighten as the bolts will break.