Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT
NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT
Shift the gear into 3rd gear position.
Shifter arm turns lightly toward the 1st/2nd gear side but heavily toward the reverse gear side because of the function of return spring, until arm contacts the stopper.
Make adjustment so that the heavy stroke (reverse side) is a little more than the light stroke (1st/2nd side).
To adjust, remove the bolts holding reverse check sleeve assembly to the case, move the sleeve assembly outward, and place adjusting shim (0 to 1 ea.) between sleeve assembly and case to adjust the clearance.

Important: Be careful not to break the O-ring when placing shim(s).

Note:
^ When the shim is removed, the neutral position will move closer to reverse; when shim is added, the neutral position will move closer to 1st gear.
^ If the shims alone cannot adjust clearance, replace the reverse accent shaft and re-adjust.

Adjusting Shim (Part 1):

Adjusting Shim (Part 2):

Adjusting shim

REVERSE CHECK PLATE ADJUSTMENT





Shift the shifter arm to "5th" and then to reverse to see if reverse check mechanism operates properly.
Also check to see if the arm returns to neutral when released from reverse position. If the arm does not return properly, replace the reverse check plate.