Shift Linkage: Testing and Inspection

Shift Mechanism Adjustment, Checking

- Shift lever must rest in 3rd/4th shift gate when transmission is in neutral.
- Operate clutch.
- Make sure all gears can be engaged properly.
- Check operation of reverse gear lock.
- Move shift mechanism into 5th/reverse gear gate and move in direction of reverse gear (do not push shift lever too hard).
- The movement up to stop reverse gear lock must be 5-10 mm (0.20-0.40 inch) (measured at shift knob).
- Reduce pressure on shift lever, so it can move back.
- Shift lever should return by itself from the 5th/reverse gear gate and move into 3rd/4th gear gate.
- Check fine adjustment if necessary. Shift Mechanism Fine Adjustment