Shift Mechanism, Adjusting: Procedure

-- Remove shift knob with cover. Refer to SHIFT KNOB WITH SHIFT LEVER BOOT .

-- Remove the front ashtray -1-. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Removing Ashtray

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-- Remove the noise insulation over the shift mechanism. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 2: Removing Noise Insulation Over Shift Mechanism

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-- Check the push rod adjustment dimension -x-.

Fig 3: Checking Push Rod

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• Specified value: -x- = 25 mm

-- If this is not the case, adjust distance -x- as follows:

-- Loosen the push rod bolt -arrow-.

• You must be able to move shift lever support back and forth lightly on sliding piece.

-- Adjust -x- by moving the selector lever bearing.

-- Tighten the push rod bolt -arrow- in this position. Tightening specification SHIFT MECHANISM, ADJUSTING .

-- Loosen the push rod bolt -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Push Rod Bolt

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• The connection between gearshift rod and selector mechanism must move freely.

Align Shift Lever as Follows:

-- Center bottom of shift lever in middle of shift lever support.

• Distance from shift lever support to bottom of shift lever -arrows- must be equal at all places.
  Fig 5: Centering Bottom Of Shift Lever Centered In Ball Housing

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-- Align shift lever so that it points in direction of travel and faces only very slightly (3.5°) toward right.

Fig 6: Align Shift Lever So That It Points In Direction Of Travel

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-- Hold shift lever in this position.

-- Tighten the push rod bolt -arrow-. Tightening specification, refer to item  14.

Fig 7: Identifying Push Rod Bolt

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