Removing and installing convertible top gear: Notes
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CAUTION:
Malfunction of convertible top gear or material damage to convertible top!
Introduction of new convertible top gears on 3 May 1999!
Introduction of new convertible top gears on 3 May 1999!
- The new convertible top gear can be installed together with an old convertible top gear. Ensure that the corresponding -component allocation (A)/(B)- is always maintained.
- Components -up to 2 May 1999 (A)- gear 9A, spacer pin 10A, shaft 11A left, friction plate 3A
- Components -from 3 May 1999 (B)- gear 9B, spacer pin 10B, friction plate 9B, shaft 11A
NOTE:
- After installing a convertible top gear, the convertible top gear must be put on a basic setting. See ADJUSTING CONVERTIBLE TOP GEAR .
- The specification -Quantity- refers to a convertible top gear.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONVERTIBLE TOP GEAR (STEPS 1-7)
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fastening screw | 1 | After loosening the fastening screw -1-243- . See Fig 2 . | |
| 2 | Drive lever | 1 | Position drive lever and screw into place with the fastening screw -2- . See Fig 2 . | |
| 3A | Install friction plates only in connection with the components -A- . See Fig 2 . | 1 | Install friction plate only in connection with gear -9A-10A-11A- . See Fig 2 . | |
| 3B | Install friction plate only in connection with the components -B- . See Fig 2 . | 1 | Install friction plate only in connection with gear -9B-10B-11B- . See Fig 2 . | |
| 4 | Fastening screw | 1 | Tightening torque: see TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| 5 | Spacer sleeve | 1 | ||
| 6 | Push bar | 1 | ||
| 7 | Ball journal | 1 |
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONVERTIBLE TOP GEAR (STEPS 8-13)
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Collar nut | 3 | Tightening torque: See TIGHTENING TORQUES |
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| 9A | Install gear only in connection with the components -A- . See Fig 2 . | 1 | Undo fastening screws -8- . See Fig 2 . | Position gear on the spacer pins -10A-8- . See Fig 2 . |
| 9B | Install gear only in connection with the components -B- . See Fig 2 . | 1 | Undo fastening screws -8- . See Fig 2 . | Position gear on the spacer pins -10B--8- . See Fig 2 . |
| 10A | Install spacer pins only in connection with the components -A- . See Fig 2 . | 3 | Tightening torque: see TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| 10B | Install spacer pins only in connection with the components -B- . See Fig 2 . | 3 | Screw in the short thread length into the body. Tightening torque: see TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| 11A | Left and right flexible shaft, identical parts. Install only in connection with the components -A- . See Fig 2 . | 1 | Pull the clip -12- . See Fig 2 . | 1. See
ADJUSTING CONVERTIBLE TOP GEAR
. 2. Insert flexible shaft on engine side and secure with clip -12- . See Fig 2 . |
| 11B | Left and right flexible shaft, identical parts. Install only in connection with the components -B- . See Fig 2 . | 1 | 1. Press lug -arrow- on transmission side and pull off shaft. 2. Pull the clip -12- off engine side and pull off flexible shaft. See Fig 2 . |
1. Push in shaft on transmission side until it engages. 2. See ADJUSTING CONVERTIBLE TOP GEAR 3. Insert flexible shaft on engine side and secure with clip -12- . See Fig 2 . |
| 12 | Clip | 1 | ||
| 13 | Engine | 1 |