Gear Selector Mechanism, Adjusting

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Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: T10027 Pin

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

Moving parts of the 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: Securing Locking Mechanism On Gear Selector Cable And Gate Selector Cable

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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 & Pushing Locking Pin Into Transmission

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Set selector shaft as follows:

Carefully press selector shaft down (direction of arrow -1-).
While pressing selector shaft down, push locking pin -A- into transmission (direction of arrow) until it engages.

Selector shaft is now locked and cannot be moved any more.

Fig 4: Locating Center Console Pry Areas

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Fig 5: Identifying Pin T10027 Through Holes

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Set shift lever as follows:

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

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

Spring presses locking mechanism into normal position.

Fig 7: Pulling Locking Pin Back To Original Position

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Fig 8: Identifying Pin T10027 Through Holes

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Functional check

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 of 1st, 2nd, 5th or 6th gear, check the following:

Fig 9: Pressing Selector Shaft Down & Pushing Locking Pin Into Transmission

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Selector shaft must move downward (arrow -1-).

To check if shift mechanism is correctly adjusted, have second technician attempt to push locking pin -A- into transmission (direction of arrow) and thus into selector shaft gate.

If this cannot be accomplished: