Selector Mechanism, Adjusting

Selector mechanism, adjusting, 01X, 6 Spd. M/T FWD
The following are requirements for correct gear lever alignment:
^ Gear selector linkage must be in proper condition and undamaged.
^ Selector mechanism must move freely.
^ Transmission, clutch and clutch mechanism must be in proper condition.
^ Transmission in neutral.

Procedure
- Remove gear lever knob together with boot.

Vehicles with large radio slot:
- Remove operating and display unit for air conditioner.

Vehicles with small radio slot:






- Lift trim panel - 1 - in direction of - arrow A -, then pull it out in direction of - arrow B -.

Continued for all vehicles:
- Remove bolts - arrowsC - and then pull ashtray - 2 - out of center console.
- Disconnect electrical connector for ashtray light.
- Remove foam wedges from center console.
- Lift out sound insulation.





- Remove sound insulation for gear lever housing - arrows -.





- Measure distance - a - between two studs in selector mechanism.
^ Specification: distance a = 85 mm

Note:
^ Measure from center of one stud to center of the other.

- If distance measured is not correct, adjust dimension - a - as follows:
- Loosen bolt - arrow - for push rod.
^ Rear push rod (in selector mechanism) should move freely in both directions on slide.
- Set to distance - a - by moving rear push rod (in selector mechanism).
- Tighten bolt for push rod - arrow - to 23 Nm.





- Loosen bolt for selector rod - arrow -.
^ Connection between selector rod and selector mechanism should move freely.





Align gear lever
- Position bottom of gear lever in center of ball guide.
^ Distance between ball guide and bottom of gear lever - arrows - must be equal at all points.





- Align gear lever so that it points slightly (1.5°) to right (as seen in direction of travel).
- Hold gear lever in this position.





- Tighten bolt for push rod - arrow - to 23 Nm.

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

Checking gear lever setting
^ The gear lever should rest in the 3rd/4th gear gate when transmission is in neutral.

- Press clutch pedal.
- Select all gears several times.
- Check operation of reverse gear lock.
- The gear lever should return by itself from reverse gear gate to 3rd / 4th gear gate.
^ If gear lever sticks or bauks repeatedly when engaging a gear, perform adjustment procedure again.
- Install trim parts and gear lever knob.