Inspect the Gearshift Mechanism
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Inspect the cables for:
- signs of damage.
- broken locks.
- binding.
- cables not fully seated or in hold-down brackets.
- hold-down bracket nuts are loose.
- correct routing.
- correct adjustment.
- If the concern is a gear(s) cannot be selected, adjust the cables. Refer to Gearshift Cable Adjustment .
- Inspect the gearshift for:
- free play in the gearshift lever (must be no more than 5 mm). This specification is for an absolute or "no load" free play.
- If the gearshift lever free play is too great, check the gearshift cables and repair as necessary.
- If the gearshift lever free play is OK, adjust the gearshift linkage.
- free play in the gearshift lever (must be no more than 5 mm). This specification is for an absolute or "no load" free play.