Shift mechanism, adjusting
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NOTE:
The following points are essential to ensure proper adjustment:
- Moving parts of shift mechanism and transmission elements are in perfect condition
- Shift mechanism moves freely
- Transmission, clutch and shift mechanism are in perfect condition.
- Transmission in neutral.
Removing
NOTE:
Remove gear shift knob together with gear shift cover and cover of center console.
- Lift cover of center console upward (arrows) and off.
- Release connection piece -1- in direction of arrow and pull gear shift knob together with gear shift cover upward to remove.
- First lift cover -1- up in direction of arrow -A- and pull out in direction of arrow -B-.
- Remove bolts (arrows -C-) and then remove ashtray -2- from center console.
- Lift damping washer -1- and noise insulation -2- upward and out.
- Remove noise insulation for gear shift housing (arrows).
- Measure distance -a- between two studs in shift mechanism
NOTE:
Measure from center of stud to center of stud.
- Specification: Dimension a = 85 mm
- If specification is not obtained, produce distance -a- as follows:
- Loosen bolt (arrow) for push rod.
- Rear push rod (in shift mechanism) must move easily backward and forward on slider
- Adjust dimension -a- by moving rear push rod (in shift mechanism).
- Tighten bolt for push rod (arrow) to 25 Nm.
- Loosen bolt for selector rod (arrow).
- Selector rod/shift mechanism connection must move freely
Aligning gear shift
- Center bottom of gear shift in ball socket.
- Bottom of gear shift must be at same distance from all points of ball socket (arrows).
- Gear shift is vertical in direction of travel.
- Secure gear shift in this position.
- Tighten bolt for selector rod (arrow) to 25 Nm.
NOTE:
Take care not to alter position of gear shift when tightening the bolt.
- Install covers and gear shift knob.