Shift Linkage: Description and Operation

EXTERNAL
^ The back-and-forth and side-to-side movements of the gearshift lever are controlled by a control selector plate.
^ The movements in the gearshift lever are transmitted to the control rod and then are transmitted to the control selector plate. The back-and-forth movement of the gearshift lever selects either the first/second or the third/fourth gear shifter fork, or the fifth gear shifter fork and reverse shift gate. The side-to-side movement of the gearshift lever positions the selector inside the control selector plate.

INTERNAL
^ A control selector plate is installed inside the transaxle and provides a more positive shift feel. In the event of poor shift feel or performance when shifting from NEUTRAL to either FIRST, THIRD, or FOURTH gear position, check the clearance between the control selector plate and the control selector plate pin and adjust the location of the control selector plate.





^ The control selector plate pin should be in the center of THIRD and FOURTH gear position when the lever is in the NEUTRAL position.

NOTE: This adjustment can only be performed with the transaxle disassembled.

^ A reverse gate plate is provided to prevent inadvertent selection of REVERSE gear.

NOTE: Spring resistance is felt when moving the gearshift lever between FIRST and SECOND and FIFTH and REVERSE gear positions.

NOTE: No external linkage or gearshift lever adjustments are provided or are necessary under normal operation.