Shift Linkage: Adjustments

1. Place transmission in neutral.

Adjusting Shift Linkage:

2. Loosen clamp (arrow). The joint between the selector rod and shift lever must move easily.
3. Remove boot with cover plate and shift knob.

Adjusting Shift Linkage:

4. Insert gauge tool 3104. Gauge must not jam.
5. Align selector rod/shift lever (transmission in neutral) and tighten down clamp.

CAUTION: DO NOT put components under stress.

6. The shift lever should rest in the 3rd/4th gear plane with the transmission in neutral.

7. Shift through all the gears. They must engage smoothly without hanging up. Pay particular attention to correct operation of the reverse lockout. If a gear fails to engage smoothly during repeated shifting, perform the following procedure:

a. Engage 1st gear
b. Remove play from shift linkage by pressing shift lever gently to the left at shift knob threads while 1st gear is engaged.

Adjusting Shift Linkage:

c. Distance between shift lever and gearshift housing travel stop (dimension A) must then be 1 - 1.5 mm (0.04 - 0.06 in.).

8. Perform final adjustment by turning eccentric adjuster "A".
9. Loosen clamping bolt "B".
10. Turn eccentric adjuster until dimension "A" is correct.
11. Tighten down clamping bolt "B". Tightening torque: 2 Nm (18 in lb).
12. Install shift lever boot and shift knob.

CAUTION:
- To achieve satisfactory adjustment, shifter and linkage components must be in good condition.

- Shift linkage must operate smoothly without excessive resistance.

- The transmission, clutch and clutch release mechanism must be in good condition.