Work on the gear shift mechanism (Skoda Superb B6)

Note: The description is given using the example of the manual transmission "02Q".

1. The installation details of the gearshift drive components are shown in the accompanying illustrations. Apply grease G000 450 02 to the friction points.

Removal and installation the handle with dust cover

2. Carefully pry up the dust cover (And on the accompanying illustration) together from the center console along the perimeter using wedges T30098. Turn the boot inside out through the handle



3. Loosen the clamp (see accompanying illustration) and remove the handle together with the dust cover from the lever.



4. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. The handle should be fixed in the round groove on the lever. Use a new clamp.

Removal and installation the plastic slot selection lever

5. Remove the cable lock in the tip. To do this, slide the sleeve until it stops in the direction of the arrow (1 on the accompanying illustration) and turn it until it stops in the direction of the arrow (2).

Note: To avoid damaging the gear selector cable, the end piece must be separated from it before removing the gear selector lever. The gear selector lever must be in neutral. The end piece can only be removed/installed with the lever removed (see subsection below).

6. If the lever (And on the accompanying illustration) is secured to the cover with a holder, carefully press it until it stops in the direction of the arrow (1) and, moving the lever back and forth in the direction of the arrow (2), pull it out together with the tip (B) of the cable in the direction of the arrow (3).



7. If the lever (With accompanying illustrations) is secured to the cover with a lock (A), press this lock and remove the lever together with the cable end (D). If you cannot remove the cable, you may need to remove the manual transmission console (E).





8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pre-lubricate the rubbing surfaces with grease G000 450 02. Removing and installing the gear selection cable tip

9. Remove the slot selection lever (see subsection above), insert a screwdriver (And on the accompanying illustration) between the sleeve (B) and the lever and press out the tip.



10. With the lever removed, push the tip onto the lever until the retainer pops out (4 in illustration 4.6). The tip should fit onto the lever freely.

Removal and installation the gear shift lever assembly

11. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

12. Remove the gear shift lever handle and boot (see paragraphs 2-3). If present, remove sound insulation.



13. Remove the ashtray (see Chapter 11).

14. Loosen the gear shift lever assembly mounting nuts (see accompanying illustration).



15. Remove the air cleaner (see Chapter 4).

16. Remove the retaining ring (3 on the accompanying illustration) selector cable from the selector lever (1) and remove the cable from the pin (arrow). On models with a metal slot selector lever (2), remove the slot selector cable retaining ring (4) and remove the cable from the pin (arrow).



17. On models with a plastic slot selection cable, release the cable lock at the end and remove the plastic lever together with the end (see paragraphs 5-7).

18. Give away the fasteners (see accompanying illustration) and remove the cable holder from the manual transmission. If present, remove the sound insulation under the engine compartment (see Chapter 11).





19. Remove the bottom covers on the left and right (see accompanying illustration).



20. Remove the cross member (1 on the accompanying illustration) central tunnel. Loosen the double clamp (arrows) and separate the exhaust system. Support the front exhaust pipe, unhook the rear muffler (2) from the hangers and remove it. Remove the inlet part of the exhaust pipe.

Note: Do not bend the flexible section of the exhaust pipe more than 10°.

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21. On AWD models, remove the driveshaft heat shield and driveshaft (see Chapter 8).

22. Remove the heat shield under the selector lever assembly, tilt the assembly down and remove it along with the cables. Installation is described below.

23. Apply to fingers (arrows in illustration 4.16) levers (1 and 2) a little grease G000 450 02 and secure the cables to them using new lock washers (3 and 4).

Note: The plastic slot selector lever does not use a locking ring - simply secure the cable to it.

24. Align the lever assembly parallel to the body (the distance to the body should be the same on both sides) and tighten its fasteners.

25. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order. Before installing the air cleaner, adjust the cables (see the relevant subsection below).

Removal and installation cables

26. Remove the gear shift lever assembly (see subsection above), bend the tabs with a screwdriver (see accompanying illustration) and remove the lever assembly cover and its seal.



27. Remove the lock washers (2 and 3 in the accompanying illustration) and press the cables away from the lever assembly using a screwdriver.





28. Remove the cable ends. To do this, slide the sleeve as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow (1 on the accompanying illustration) and turn the sleeve all the way in the direction of the arrow (2) until you hear it lock into place.



29. Remove the clamps (1 and 2 in the accompanying illustration) and remove the support from the cables.



30. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Finally, adjust the gear shift drive (see the relevant subsection below).

Disassembling and assembling the gear shift lever housing

31. Remove the gear shift lever assembly and remove the cables from it (see subsection above).

32. Raise the top edge (And on the accompanying illustration) springs above the tabs of the slot selection lever. Press the tabs (arrows) of the hinge socket with a screwdriver in the direction of the hinge of the lever guide. If necessary, break the tabs of the hinge socket.



33. Pry up the hinge socket (And on the accompanying illustration) together with the lever guide and the lever (B) and separate it from the gearshift lever assembly. Then press the pivot socket away from the lever guide hinge and remove it.



34. Move the lower edge of the spring onto the shoulder on the groove selection lever in the direction of the arrow (1 on the accompanying illustration) until it stops. Pull the lever guide up until it stops and pull the hinge pin out of the lever in the direction of the arrow (2). Pay attention to the guides (A) - they must not be broken.



35. Turn the lever guide in the direction of the arrow (1 on the accompanying illustration) and tilt it together with the lever in the direction of the arrow (3). The pin (2) must be in the groove in the gearshift lever housing.



36. During assembly, the lower end of the spring (1 in illustration 4.34) may jump off the shoulder of the slot selection lever. Therefore, you should carefully press the spring down from the shoulder. The ends of the spring are pulled diagonally with a loud noise.

37. Loosen the ends (A and B in the accompanying illustration) springs, turning them to the right - they should be facing in opposite directions.



38. Install the lever guide together with the lever into the gearshift lever housing. Turn the guide in the direction of the arrow (2 on the accompanying illustration), so that the pivot pin (A) is positioned above the groove in the gearshift lever housing. The pin (1) must also remain in the groove in the gearshift lever housing.



39. Install the gear shift lever assembly with the lever guide into the larger hole in the T10083 fixture (see accompanying illustration).

Note: If necessary, first remove the lever so that its body with the guide can be inserted into the device.

The lever guide must protrude completely upward from the gear shift lever housing.

40. Insert the end (And in illustration 4.37) springs into the guide from above. Pull the end (B) of the spring down and insert it next to the guide (in the direction of the hinge joint). Carefully remove the lever assembly from the T10083 tool.

41. Move the groove selection lever all the way back, in the direction of the arrow (1 on the accompanying illustration). Lubricate the hinge pin with G000 450 02 grease and press it into the groove selection lever in the direction of the arrow (2). Do not damage the guides (A) and tabs (B).



42. Reinstall the gearshift lever assembly with the lever guide into the larger hole in the T10083 tool (see illustration 4.39). The lever guide must protrude completely upward from the gear shift lever housing.

43. Raise the top edge (And on the accompanying illustration) springs above the selector lever pin. Lubricate the new pivot socket (B) and the guide pivot. Press the pivot socket into the pivot until it stops. Remove the lever assembly from the T10083 tool and secure the pivot socket into the gearshift lever housing in four places (arrows). Insert the lower edge (C) of the spring into the guide, lift the upper edge (A) of the spring above the selector lever pin into the guide.



44. Connect the cables and install the lever assembly (see subsection above).

Checking and adjusting cables

45. In neutral, the lever should be in the slot between 3rd and 4th gears. If there is consistent difficulty in selecting gears with the clutch pedal depressed, adjust the cables as described below.

46. Before adjustment, make sure that the moving parts of the working elements and the elements transmitting force are in good condition. The selector mechanism should move freely. The manual transmission, clutch and clutch drive should also be in good condition.

47. Engage neutral position.

48. Remove the air cleaner (see Chapter 4).

49. Pull the cable end sleeves until they stop in the direction of the arrows (1 on the accompanying illustration) and turn left in the direction of the arrows (2) to lock.



50. Lock the selector shaft by pressing it in the direction of the arrow (1 on the accompanying illustration), while simultaneously turning the corner rod (A) upwards (arrow 3) and pressing it in the direction of the arrow (2).



51. Remove the gearshift lever boot (see the relevant subsection above) and soundproofing (if available). Lock the lever in neutral position by inserting the T10027A tool through the hole (And on the accompanying illustration) into the hole (B).



52. Turn the locking mechanisms of the cable ends in the direction opposite to the arrows (2 in illustration 4.49) until it stops, the springs will push the locking mechanisms in the direction opposite to the arrows (1) to their original position.

53. Move the corner rod to its original position against the arrows (2 and 3 in illustration 4.50), - the selector shaft should move.

54. Remove the T10027A device from the lever and check the adjustment (see paragraph 45).

55. Install the lever parts and air cleaner.