Shift detent mechanism, location/task/design/function - GF27.60-P-5101G

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TRANSMISSION 722.6 in MODEL 163, 170, 202, 208, 210

without touch shift

TRANSMISSION 722.6 in MODEL 129, 140

Fig 1: Identifying Gearshift Rod, Shift Detent And Shift Gate

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

	Shift detent, location	The shift detent is integrated into the floor shift.
	Shift detent, task	Fixing the selector lever positions "4", "3", "2", "1".
	Shift detent, design	The shift detent consists of a detent (67a) containing a spring-loaded ball and the shift gate (67b) with recesses arranged one under another.
	Shift detent, function	When the selector lever is moved between the selector lever positions "4", "3", "2", "1" the shift detent (67a) locks in position in one of the four recesses in the shift gate (67b).