Selector Mechanism, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Connecting Pin T10027A

NOTE:

The following is important to make sure the gearshift adjustment is correct:

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

Shift mechanism must move freely.

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

Transmission in neutral.

-- Remove the air filter housing, refer to [For engine(s) CKRA] Air Filter Housing Overview or [For engine(s) CVCA] Air Filter Housing, Removing and Installing .

-- Pull the safety mechanism on the cable retainer for the shift cable and the selector cable all the way forward in direction of -arrow 1- and then lock it to the left in direction of -arrow 2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Securing Mechanism Pulled Toward Front Then Locked Toward Left

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The cables must slide in the cable retainer.
Transmission in neutral.

Secure the gearshift shaft as follows:

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Shaft Pressed Down & Bracket Rotated Upward

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-- Push the gearshift shaft down in the direction of -arrow 1-.

-- While press the gearshift shaft down, rotate the bracket -A- in direction of -arrow 3- upward and simultaneously in direction of -arrow 2- press it in until it engages in the gearshift shaft.

-- Carefully unclip the boot -B- with the frame from the center console, for example, using Trim Removal Wedge 3409.

Fig 3: Identifying Boot

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-- Fold the boot and frame upward over the gearshift knob -A-.

Secure the gearshift shaft as follows:

Fig 4: Identifying Pin T10027 Through Holes

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-- Move the gearshift lever into neutral.

-- Guide the Connecting Pin T10027A through the hole -A- and into the hole -B-.

It must be possible to move the selector and shift cable -B- in the cable retainers -A-.

Fig 5: Identifying Sequence To Install Connecting Pin T10027 A Through Hole And Into Hole
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-- Turn the safety mechanism on the cable retainer for the shift cable and selector cable all the way to the right in direction of -arrow 1-.

The spring will push the safety mechanism into the starting position in direction of -arrow 2-.

-- Then turn the bracket -A- in the direction of -arrow 2- back into it starting position.

Fig 6: Identifying Lock Bracket Positions

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The bracket -A- must get pushed out of the transmission in direction of -arrow 1-.

-- Pull the Mandrel out of the holes -A- and -B-.

Fig 7: Identifying Pin T10027 Through Holes

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-- Carefully install the boot and frame, refer to OVERVIEW - GEARSHIFT KNOB AND COVER

-- Make sure the gearshift shaft moves easily.

-- Install the air filter housing, refer to [For engine(s) CKRA] Air Filter Housing Overview or [For engine(s) CVCA] Air Filter Housing, Removing and Installing .