Gear Selector Mechanism

Gear selector mechanism up to 05.99, adjusting, 02J, 5 Spd. M/T

Special tools and equipment required

T10027 Pin:

Note: The following points are essential to ensure correct selector adjustment.

^ Moving parts of selector mechanism and transmission elements must be in proper condition.
^ Selector mechanism must move freely.
^ The transmission, clutch and clutch mechanism must also be in proper condition.

^ Transmission in neutral position.





- Secure locking mechanism on gear selector cable and gate selector cable by pulling forward until stop (arrow -1-) and then turning to left to lock (arrow -2-).





Set selector shaft as follows:
- Press selector shaft down (direction of arrow -1-)
- Turn right-angle piece -A- in direction of arrow -2- when pressing selector shaft down.





- Pull gear shift boot off center console (arrow).
- Pull rubber cover toward gear shift knob, if part of original equipment.





Set gear lever as follows:
- Select neutral with gear lever.
- Guide pin T10027 through hole -A- and into hole -B-.





- Now turn locking mechanism on gear selector cable and gate selector cable to right onto stop (direction of arrow).

The spring presses the locking mechanism into normal position.





- Turn right-angled piece -A- back to original position (direction of arrow).





The selector shaft must now be able to be moved (in direction of arrow).





- Pull pin T10027 out of holes -A- and -B-.
- Clip boot into frame.

Functional check
^ The gear shift lever must rest in the 3rd/4th gear gate with the transmission in neutral.

- Operate clutch.
- Select all gears several times. Pay particular attention to operation of reverse gear lock.

Should a gear fail to engage smoothly after repeated selection, the selector shaft play (lift) should be checked as follows:
- Engage 1st gear.
- Press gear lever to left onto stop and release while observing selector shaft in transmission (2nd mechanic).





When moving gear lever selector shaft must move approximately 1 mm (in direction of arrow).

If not, adjust selector mechanism.