Shifter M/T: Adjustments

Gear selector mechanism, adjusting
Requirements:
^ Components of selector mechanism and linkage must be in undamaged condition.
^ Selector mechanism must move freely.
^ Transmission, clutch and clutch mechanism must be in proper condition.
^ Transmission in neutral.
- Unscrew gear shift knob from gear shift.

Note: Cover on gear shift is removed together with cover for center console.





- Lift up cover for center console slightly -arrow A-.
- Pull cover slightly toward the rear -arrow Band then lift off the complete cover.





- Remove noise insulating cover for gear shift housing -arrows-.
- Measure distance between body and rear push rod (in selector mechanism).





^ Specification: distance -a- = 41 mm
- If this is not the case, adjust dimension -a- as follows:
- Loosen push rod bolt (arrow).
Rear push rod (in selector mechanism) should move freely in both directions on slide.
- Set to distance -a- by moving rear push rod (in selector mechanism).
- Tighten push rod bolt to 25 Nm.





- Loosen bolt for shift rod -arrow-.
The connection, shift rod/shift mechanism must move freely.
Align shift lever as follows:
^ Shift lever is vertical in direction of travel.





^ Shift lever is slightly inclined toward rear.

Note: Shift lever in illustration is shown from the right side.

- Hold shift lever in this position.
- Tighten bolt for shift rod to 25 Nm.

Note: The position of the shift lever may not change when bolt is tightened.

Gear shift adjustment, checking
The gear shift lever must rest in the 3rd/4th gear gate when transmission is in neutral.

- Operate clutch.
- Check that all gears can be engaged.
- Check operation of reverse gear lock.
^ The gear shift should return by itself from the 5th/reverse gate into the 3rd/4th gate.
^ It must not be possible to shift directly into reverse gear from 5th gear.
^ It must only be possible to shift into reverse gear when shift lever starts in the neutral gate between 3rd/4th gears.

Note: If only 5th gear and reverse gear cannot be engaged, the 5th and reverse gear locking unit must be checked and replaced if necessary.

- Attach covers and gear shift knob.