Shift Mechanism, Adjusting: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Connecting PinT10027 A

NOTE:

The following points are essential to guarantee correct shift mechanism adjustment:

The shift mechanism operating and transfer elements must work properly.

The shift mechanism must move freely.

The transmission, clutch and clutch mechanism must also be in proper condition.

Transmission is in neutral.

-- Remove the air filter housing if the locking pin -A- and the securing mechanisms for the cables are not accessible. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Pin -A-

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-- Pull the securing mechanisms on the cable retainers for the shift and selector cables all the way forward in the -direction of arrow 1- and then lock it to the left in the -direction of arrow 2-.

Fig 2: Pulling Securing Mechanisms On Cable Retainers For Shift & Selector Cables All Way Forward In -Direction Of Arrow 1- & Then Lock It To Left In -Direction Of Arrow 2-

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Hold the gear shift unit secure as follows:

Fig 3: Securing Gearshift Shaft

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-- Pull the gear shift unit up in the -direction of arrow 1-.

-- While pulling up the gear shift unit, push the locking pin -A- in the -direction of arrow 2- and at the same time push it in the -direction of arrow 3- upward until it engages in the selector shaft.

-- Remove the shift knob, boot and, if equipped, the noise insulation. Refer to SHIFT KNOB, BOOT AND NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 4: Guiding Connecting Pin T10027 A Through Hole And Into Hole

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Hold the shift lever secure as follows:

-- Move the shift lever into neutral.

-- Install the connecting pinT10027 A through hole -A- and into hole -B-.

-- Turn the securing mechanisms on the shift and selector cable retainers all the way to the right in the -direction of arrow 1-.

Fig 5: Turning Securing Mechanisms On Shift & Selector Cable Retainers All Way To Right In -Direction Of Arrow 1-

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The spring will push the securing mechanism into the starting position in the -direction of arrow 2-.

-- Move the locking pin -A- back into its original position in the -direction of arrow 1- and the -direction of arrow 2-.

Fig 6: Turning Locking Pin Back To Its Starting Position And Removing It From Transmission

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NOTE:

The locking pin -A- must be pushed out of the gear shift unit all the way, in the -direction of arrow 1- and point forward, -arrow 2-.

-- Pull the connecting pinT10027 A out of the holes -A and B-.

Fig 7: Guiding Connecting Pin T10027 A Through Hole And Into Hole

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-- Install the shift knob, boot and, if necessary, the noise insulation. Refer to SHIFT KNOB, BOOT AND NOISE INSULATION .

-- Check the shift lever for ease of movement.

-- Install the air filter housing, if it was removed earlier. Refer to Removal and Installation .