Shift adjustment, checking

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Gear shift must be in 3rd/4th gear gate with transmission in neutral.

Press clutch.
Check shifting to all gears.

Gear shift must not come into contact with cover of center console when shifting.
Gear shift must automatically return from 5th/reverse gear gate to 3rd/4th gear gate.
Reverse gear can only be selected when gear shift is in 3rd/4th gear gate with transmission in neutral beforehand.
It is not possible to shift from 5th gear directly to reverse gear.

NOTE: If gear shift can be shifted directly from 5th gear to reverse, or if only 5th gear and reverse gear cannot be engaged, check locking unit for 5th and reverse gear and replace if necessary. Refer to Removing and installing locking unit for 5th gear and reverse gear .