Gear Selector Mechanism, Adjusting

Gear selector mechanism, adjusting - 6 Spd. Manual Transmission 01E

Requirements

^ Selector mechanism, operating and relay elements must be in proper condition.
^ Selector mechanism must move freely.
^ Transmission, clutch and clutch mechanism must be in proper condition.
^ Transmission in neutral.

- Unscrew gear shift knob from gear shift.
- Remove cover (gaiter) for gear shift.





- Remove noise insulation for selector mechanism housing (arrows).
- Measure distance between body and rear push rod (in selector mechanism).





^ Specification: distance a = 43 mm

If that is not the case, obtain distance -a- as follows:





- Loosen bolt (arrow) for pivot rod.

^ Rear pivot rod (in shift control mechanism) must move freely back and forth on sliding piece.

- Adjust measurement -a- by moving pivot rod rear (in shift control mechanism).
- Tighten bolt for pivot rod to 25 Nm.





- Loosen bolt for selector rod (arrow).

Connection between selector rod and selector mechanism should move freely.

- Adjust gear shift as follows:





^ Gear shift vertical, maximum inclination of 3° to the right (angle a )

Note:
The illustration shows the gear shift from behind (looking towards the front of the vehicle).





^ Gear shift inclined slightly backwards (approx. 7°, angle b)

Note:
The illustration shows the gear shift from the right.

- Hold gear shift in this position.
- Tighten selector rod bolt to 25 Nm.

Note:
The gear shift must remain in the same position while the bolt is being tightened.