Inspect the Gearshift Mechanism

Inspect The Gearshift Mechanism
1. Inspect the cables for:
^ signs of damage.
^ broken locks.
^ binding.
^ cables not fully seated or in hold-down brackets.
^ correct routing.
^ correct adjustment.
^ If the concern is a gear(s) cannot be selected, jumps out of gear or gear clashes, adjust the cables. Refer to Gearshift Cable Adjustment.
2. Inspect the gearshift for:
^ free play in the gearshift lever (must be no more than 15 mm).
^ If the gearshift lever free play is too great, check the gearshift cables and repair as necessary.
^ If the gearshift lever free play is OK, adjust the gearshift linkage.