Shifter M/T: Adjustments

Shift Mechanism, Manual Transmission, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Rig Pin (3359)

The following points are essential to ensure correct shifter adjustment:

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

• Shift mechanism must move freely.

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

• Transmission in neutral position.

- Remove the air filter housing.





- Guide the Rig Pin (3359) through the selector shaft in the transmission housing - arrow -.





- Press the casings on the shift and selector cable forward as far as the stop - arrow 1 -.





- Turn sleeve to the right up to the stop - arrow 2 - so that it engages.

• The cables must slide in the cable retainer.

Align the shift lever as follows:





• The shift lever positions itself in the 3rd/4th gear selector gate.

- Align the shift lever so the distance to the shift lever guide - a - and - b - is even.

- Hold shift lever in this position.

A second technician is needed for the following work.





- Make sure that the selector and shift cable - B - are inserted free of tension in the retainer - A -.

- Loosen sleeve - arrow 1 -.

- Allow the sleeve to slide to the stop - arrow 2 -.

The cable is now adjusted.

- Remove the Rig Pin (3359) from the shift unit.

Shift lever adjustment, checking

• The shift lever must rest in the 3rd/4th gear selector lever gate when the transmission is in neutral.

- Operate the clutch.

- Shift through all the gears several times. Pay particular attention to the function of the reverse gear lock.

• The shift lever must move from the reverse gear selector lever gate into the 3rd/4th gear selector lever gate on its own.

If hooking occurs during repeated selection of a gear, the selector mechanism must be adjusted again.