Shifter M/T: Adjustments

Shift Mechanism, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Connecting Pin (T10027 A)

• The following points are essential to guarantee correct shift mechanism adjustment:

• Operating and transfer elements of shift mechanism must be in proper condition.

• Shift mechanism must move freely.

• The transmission, clutch and clutch mechanism must also be in proper condition.

• Transmission in neutral.

- Remove the entire air filter housing if the locking pin - A - for the shift shaft and the securing mechanism for the shift and selector cables is not accessible.





- Pull the securing mechanism on the shift and selector cable retainers all the way forward in the - direction of arrow 1 - and then lock it to the left in the - direction of arrow 2 -.





Secure the shift shaft as follows:





- Push the shift shaft down in the - direction of arrow 1 -.

- While pressing the shift shaft down, rotate the locking pin - A - in the - direction of arrow 2 - upward and simultaneously press it in until it engages in the shift shaft.

- Remove the boot with the shift knob and cover. Refer to => [ Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation ] Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation.

- If equipped, remove the noise insulation.

Secure the shift lever as follows:

- Move the shift lever into neutral.

- Install the (T10027 A) through hole - A - and into hole - B -.





• Make sure the selector and shift cables - B - are inserted into the retainer - A - without tension.





- Turn the securing mechanism on the cable retainer for the shift cable and selector cable all the way to the right in the - direction of arrow 1 -.

The spring will push the securing mechanism into the starting position in the - direction of arrow 2 -.

- Then turn the locking pin - A - in the - direction of the arrow - back into it's starting position.





• The locking pin - A - must be pressed out of the shift unit as far as the stop and it must face toward the rear.





- Pull the (T10027 A) out of holes - A and B -.





- If equipped, install the noise insulation.

- Install the boot with the shift knob and cover. Refer to => [ Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation ] Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation.

- Make sure the shift shaft moves easily.

- If removed, install the air filter housing.

Function

• The shift lever must rest in the 3rd/4th gear lever gate when the transmission is in neutral.

- Press the clutch.

- Move the shift lever several times through all the gears. Pay particular attention to the operation of the reverse gear lock.

- Should a gear fail to engage smoothly after repeated selection, adjust the shift mechanism again.