M/T - Hard to Shift Into Reverse/Can't Select Reverse

Condition

Transmission Will Not Shift into Reverse or is Difficult to Shift In/Out of Reverse at Times





34 06 07 Dec. 18, 2006, 2002248, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 34 number 97-04 dated May 30, 1997 due to inclusion into ElsaWeb.

Technical Background
May be caused by an incorrectly dimensioned slot on the selector shaft (with reverse gear brake) on transmissions produced between 07075 and 01017.

Production Solution
Not Applicable.

Service





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See example below.





If condition exists on a vehicle equipped with a transmission built within range listed:





Tip: Procedure can be done with transmission installed in vehicle.- Remove clutch cable.

- Remove Selector lever -1-.
- Remove selector shaft lock bolt -2-.





- Remove selector shaft cover -3- (use Tool US4463 or equivalent).
- Remove selector shaft -1-.
- Measure length of selector shaft slot -A-.

If length of slot is 40 mm:
- Replace selector shaft with Part No: 02K301235D (slot length = 38mm)
- Install selector shaft, spring and cover.

Tightening torque: 50 Nm (47 ft lb)

Tip: If selector shaft cover was sealed with a seal ring -2-, it should also be replaced with Part No.: N90354301





- Install new selector shaft locking bolt -2- Part No: 020301241H with sealant AMV 18820003 or equivalent

Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
- Reinstall Selector lever -1- using NEW nut.

Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
- Reinstall clutch cable.

Warranty
Information only.





Required Parts and Tools

Description Tool No:
Socket 27 MM US4463

Tip: Part number(s) are for reference only.Always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information.