Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Removal
Note: A new selector shaft retaining pin will be required for assembly.
1. Park the car on a level, horizontal surface, if possible with a hard surface. Firmly apply the parking brake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on supports.
2. Remove the mounting clamp from the transmission end of the gear selector rod, thereby providing access to the cylindrical pin securing the rod to the gearshift fork axle of the manual transmission.
Note. It would be better to replace the standard clamp with a screw or worm clamp during assembly. Use a punch to knock out the pin - it must be replaced during assembly.
3. Loosen the nut securing the selector shaft axle bolt to the transmission control lever base/backing plate, then disconnect the front end of the outer shaft from the shift fork shaft in the transmission and remove the shaft from the vehicle. Remove the old axle bushing from the shift lever.
4. Unscrew the manual transmission control lever handle, release the protective cover from the center console and remove it from the lever.
5. Under the car, unscrew the bolts and remove the bracket of the rear support of the gearshift rod to the body. Remove the rubber cushion of the support - try not to drop the spacers.
6. Remove the single bolt securing the shift rod to the transmission, remove the washers and take out the rubber support cushion. Remove the shift rod assembly with the manual transmission control lever from under the vehicle.
7. If necessary, the rod can be disconnected from the lever after removing the sealing boots and the retaining ring - try to remember the installation position of all removed components.
8. Carefully wipe all removed components and check them for signs of wear or mechanical damage. Replace defective parts - most of them are supplied to the automotive market individually.
Installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order. Particular attention should be paid to the following points:
- a) Do not forget to lubricate all bearing and pivot points of the gear shift drive with universal grease;
- b) Before screwing in, thoroughly clean the threads of the rod mounting bolts from old sealant, then lubricate them with fresh one, such as Loctite 270 or Three bond 1305. Make sure that the fasteners are tightened with the required force;
- c) Thoroughly clean the threads of the bolt securing the gear selector rod to the lever. Before screwing it in, lightly lubricate it with fresh locking sealant (see point b). Make sure the bolt nut is tightened to the required torque;
- d) The gear selector shaft must be secured to the shift fork shaft using a new cylindrical pin. Secure the inserted pin with a screw or worm type clamp.