Gear selector mechanism from 05.99, adjusting

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Special tools and equipment required

NOTE: The following points are essential to ensure correct selector adjustment:

Moving parts of selector mechanism and transmission elements must be in proper condition.
Selector mechanism must move freely.
The transmission, clutch and clutch mechanism must also be in proper condition.
Transmission in neutral position.

Fig 2: Pulling Locking Mechanism Forward Until Stop And Then Turning To Left To Lock

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Secure locking mechanism on gear selector cable and gate selector cable by pulling forward until stop (arrow -1-) and then turning to left to lock (arrow -2-).

Fig 3: Pressing Selector Shaft Down & Turning Right Angle Piece

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Set selector shaft as follows:

Press selector shaft down (direction of arrow -1-).
Turn right-angle piece -A- in direction of arrow -2- when pressing selector shaft down.

Fig 4: Locating Center Console Pry Areas

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Fig 5: Identifying Pin T10027 Through Holes

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Set gear lever as follows:

Fig 6: Turning Locking Mechanism On Gear Selector Cable And Gate Selector Cable To Right Onto Stop

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Now turn locking mechanism on gear selector cable and gate selector cable to right onto stop (direction of arrow).

The spring presses the locking mechanism into normal position.

Fig 7: Turning Right-Angled Piece

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Fig 8: Selector Shaft Movement

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The selector shaft must now be able to be moved (in direction of arrow).

Fig 9: Identifying Pin T10027 Through Holes

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Functional check

The gear shift lever must rest in the 3rd/4th gear gate with the transmission in neutral.

Operate clutch.
Select all gears several times. Pay particular attention to operation of reverse gear lock.

Should a gear fail to engage smoothly after repeated selection, the selector shaft play (lift) should be checked as follows:

Engage 1st gear.
Press gear lever to left onto stop and release while observing selector shaft in transmission (2nd mechanic).

Fig 10: Selector Shaft Movement

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When moving gear lever selector shaft must move approx. 1 mm (in direction of arrow).

If not, adjust selector mechanism. Refer to Gear selector mechanism from 05.99, adjusting .