Fig. 7.1. Components of the transmission/shift mechanism
1. Gear shift rod stabilizer bar; 2. Upper cover of the stabilizer bar; 3. Gear shift lever; 4. Gear shift lever protective cover; 5. Gear shift knob; 6. Lower protective cover; 7. Gear shift lever mounting socket; 8. Washers; 9. Washer; 10. Retaining ring; 11. Bolt for fastening the stabilizer bar to the body; 12. Mounting plate; 13. Rubber cushion; 14. Spacer gasket; 15. Bolt for fastening the stabilizer bar to the transmission; 16. Washer; 17. Washer; 18. Rubber cushion; 19. Washer; 20. Bolt for fastening the movable rod to the gear shift lever; 21. Hinged bushing; 22. Washer; 23. Nut; 24. Fastening the movable rod; 25. Hinge pin for fastening the movable rod; 26. Cylindrical pin; 27. Front traction rod; 28. Rear traction rod.
Removal
1. Park the car on a level place (not downhill), turn off the ignition, make sure the transmission is in neutral and apply the handbrake. Jack up the front of the car and support it securely on axle stands.
2. While working inside the vehicle, pull the handle off the gear shift lever.
3. Working underneath the vehicle, use a hammer and suitable drift to tap the roll pin out of the tie rod and disconnect the tie rod from the transmission. Discard the pin - it must be replaced. Loosen the nut and bolt securing the tie rod to the gearshift lever, then remove the bolt and washers installed between these two components (see photo). Remove the tie rod from under the vehicle.
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4. Loosen and remove the bolt securing the front end of the shift link stabilizer bar to the transmission housing, then separate the bar and remove the two large washers securing it. Remove the two bolts securing the rear of the stabilizer bar to the underbody of the vehicle and remove the bolts and mounting plate, being careful to take note of the two spacers that are mounted on the rubber pad. Separate the upper rubber boot of the stabilizer bar from the underbody of the vehicle, then carefully lower the bar and control arm assembly down and out from under the vehicle (see photo).
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5. If necessary, remove the gear shift lever protective boot.
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6. Remove the upper stabilizer bar boot to gain access to the shift lever retaining ring. Remove the retaining ring and washers. Using a mallet, tap the shift lever up and away from the stabilizer bar, then remove the shift lever socket and lower boot.
7. Clean all components thoroughly and inspect them for damage and signs of wear, paying particular attention to rubber cushions and protective boots. Replace damaged components as necessary.
8. When assembling, apply a small amount of universal grease to the ball joint of the gearshift lever and its socket, and install the lever on the stabilizer bar. Install the washers, securing them in the working position with a retaining ring. Make sure that the ring is installed correctly - it should fit into the groove intended for this purpose. Install the upper cover of the stabilizer bar.
Installation
9. Install in the reverse order of removal, paying attention to the following (see photo).
- a) Apply a small amount of general purpose grease to all tie rod pivot points.
- b) Tighten all nuts and bolts securely, remembering that a locking compound must be applied to the threads of the bolt securing the stabilizer bar to the transmission housing.
- c) Finally, make sure that the rod operates smoothly, without jerking, and that all rubber protective boots are correctly installed in their respective grooves.
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