Shifter M/T: Adjustments

5 Speed Manual 02J

Gear selector mechanism from 05.99, adjusting
Special tools and equipment required





- T10027 Pin

Note: The following points are essential to ensure correct selector adjustment:
- Moving parts of selector mechanism and transmission elements must be in proper condition.
- Selector mechanism must move freely.
- The transmission, clutch and clutch mechanism must also be in proper condition.

- Transmission in neutral position.





- Secure locking mechanism on gear selector cable and gate selector cable by pulling forward until stop (arrow -1-) and then turning to left to lock (arrow -2-).





Set selector shaft as follows:
- Press selector shaft down (direction of arrow -1 -).
- Turn right-angle piece -A- in direction of arrow -2- when pressing selector shaft down.





- Pull gear shift boot off center console (arrow).
- Pull rubber cover toward gear shift knob, if part of original equipment.





Set gear lever as follows:
- Select neutral with gear lever.
- Guide pin T10027 through hole -A- and into hole -B-.





- Now turn locking mechanism on gear selector cable and gate selector cable to right onto stop (direction of arrow).
The spring presses the locking mechanism into normal position.





- Turn right-angled piece -A- back to original position (direction of arrow).





- The selector shaft must now be able to be moved (in direction of arrow).





- Pull pin T10027 out of holes -A- and -B-.
- Clip boot into frame.

Functional check
- The gear shift lever must rest in the 3rd/4th gear gate with the transmission in neutral.
- Operate clutch.
- Select all gears several times. Pay particular attention to operation of reverse gear lock.
Should a gear fail to engage smoothly after repeated selection, the selector shaft play (lift) should be checked as follows:
- Engage 1st gear.
- Press gear lever to left onto stop and release while observing selector shaft in transmission (2nd mechanic).





When moving gear lever selector shaft must move approx. 1 mm (in direction of arrow).
If not, adjust selector mechanism.