Shifter A/T: Adjustments
Gear Selector Mechanism, Basic Adjustment1. Move gear selector to position P.
Rod And Strut Locknuts:
2. Undo control rod and reaction strut locknuts.
3. Check that selector link on gearbox is in position P (Rearmost position). Turn output shaft on gearbox until movement is blocked.
Selector Link:
4. Adjust gear lever arm (a) to vertical (or slightly forward) position and tighten locknut. Gear selector lever may bump against instrument panel if arm is adjusted too far back.
5. Press reaction arm backwards until slight resistance is felt. tighten locknut at reduced torque of approx. 5 Nm (3.5 ft.lb).
Adjustment Of Clearance
Fig. 3 Checking gearshift linkage between positions Drive and Neutral.:
Check that tangible clearance is felt when moving from position D to N and that clearance is equal to that when moving from position 2 to 1. Tighten locknut if clearance is correct, torque: 17-23 Nm (12.5-17 ft.lb). If Clearance is incorrect, adjust as follows:
- If Lever is stiff in position D: Adjust reaction arm approx. 2 mm towards rear.
Reaction Arm:
- If lever is stiff in position 2: Adjust reaction arm approx. 3 mm towards front. Distance between two marks (introduced on models from 1983 on) on reaction strut rear mounting is 2.5 mm. Tight en locknut. Torque: 17-23 Nm (12.5-17 ft.lb).
After Adjustment, Check:
- that engine starts only in positions P and N
- that reversing light operates in position R
NOTE: Reversing light may not operate in position R on some models. In this event, reduce the clearance between positions D and N by adjusting the reaction arm slightly towards the front.