Shifter M/T: Adjustments

Shift Mechanism, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Connecting Pin (T10027 A)

• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

• The following is important to make sure the shift adjustment is correct:

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

• The shift mechanism must move freely.

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

• The transmission is in neutral.

- Remove the engine cover with air filter.

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






• The cables must slide in the cable retainer.

• The transmission is still in neutral.

Secure the gear shift shaft as follows:






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

- While pressing the gear 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 gear shift shaft.

- Carefully unclip the boot and frame - B - from the center console using the trim removal wedge (3409).






- Fold the boot and frame upward over the shift knob - A -.

Secure the shift lever as follows:






- Move the shift lever into neutral.

- Guide the connecting pin (T10027 A) through hole - A - and into hole - B -.

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






- Turn the locking mechanisms on the cable retainers for the shift and selector cables all the way to the right in the - direction of arrow 1 -.

The spring will push the locking 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 starting position.






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






- Pull the connecting pin (T 10027 A) out of the holes - A and B -.






- Carefully install the boot and frame. Refer to => [ Shift Knob and Frame Overview ] Shift Knob and Frame Overview.

- Make sure the shift lever moves easily.

- Install the engine cover with air filter.