Shift Linkage: Adjustments

Adjusting shifter lever

NOTE: To obtain a correct gearshift adjustment, shift linkage should be operating satisfactorily, shift/selector cable mounting components and cable boots should be in satisfactory condition, shift cables should be operating smoothly and transmission and clutch should be in satisfactory condition.

1. Place gearshift lever in neutral, then remove the gearshift lever knob and shift boot.
2. Remove balance weight.

Shift Cables:

3. Loosen bolt "A" and nut "B" until operating cables move freely in centering holes.

Gearshift Mechanism:

4. Loosen bolt "C".
5. Install shift lever gauge 3192 or equivalent.
6. Pivot locating pin (for attaching gauge) under bearing plate, then tighten nut "D".
7. Press gearshift lever into left detent of slide.
8. Press gearshift lever with slide to left stop (direction of arrow) and tighten slide with bolt "E".

Gearshift Mechanism:

9. Move gearshift lever to right detent (direction of arrow).
10. Tighten bolt "C".

Wedge Tool And Pin:

11. Install wedge and locating pin.
12. Push wedge in between gearshift lever and gearshift cover, until there is no play.

CAUTION: Wedge must not raise the transmission gearshift lever.

13. Attach operating cables in this position, checking position of wedge.
14. Remove wedge and pin.
15. Remove shift lever gauge.