Gearshift Linkage: Cabriolet

Pull boot off housing. Loosen shift rod clamp bolt so lever moves freely on shift rod. Adjust shift finger in center of lock-out plate so that an equal distance is obtained on both sides of shift finger. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Adjusting Cabriolet Shift Finger
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Adjust shift rod end so distance "A" is 9/16". See Fig 2 . Tighten shift rod clamp to 14 ft. lbs (19 N.m). If shift linkage is spongy or jamming after adjustment, change distance "A" to 1/2". If shift linkage will not stay adjusted, install a new clamp bolt and lock nut.

Fig 2: Adjusting Cabriolet Shift Rod End
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