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Servicing - M/T: Adjustments: Gearshift: Quantum

  1. Place gearshift lever in neutral. Loosen shift rod clamp so that shift finger slides freely on shift rod. Remove shift lever knob and rubber boot.
  2. Loosen gearshift lever housing bolts, align centering holes and tighten bolts. Install linkage Adjustment Gauge (3057) with locating pin toward front. Push shift lever into 5/R gear position of gauge. Tighten lower knurled knob on gauge.
  3. Move shift lever and slide to right stop. Tighten upper knurled knob on gauge. Push shift lever into 3/4 gear position of gauge. Adjust shift rod and finger. Tighten clamp nut and remove gauge.
  4. Place shift lever in 1st gear, press to left stop and release. Shift lever must spring back to right. Place lever in 5th gear, push shift lever to right stop and release. Shift lever must spring back to left.
  5. If gearshift lever does not spring back as indicated, move gearshift lever housing slightly sideways in slots. Ensure all gears engage easily and without jamming, particularly reverse gear stop. Install shift boot and lever knob.
    Fig 1: Quantum Gearshift Lever Adjustment
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