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Transmission / Gearshift / Automatic Transmission

Transmission Shift Linkage

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1.4 L engine:
1,4-L-motor

  1. Sliding shift lever

  2. Reverse gear lockout cable

  3. Gear selector rod

  4. Gear shift cable

  5. Deflection linkage

  6. Gear selector and shift shaft

  7. Reverse gear lock

1.6 i and larger engines:
Motoren ab 1,6 i

  1. Shift lever support bearing

  2. Shift rod

  3. Deflection linkage

  4. Gear selector rod

  5. Gear shift rod

  6. Counter rod

  7. Bearing

  8. Retaining pin

When engaging a gear, a distinction is made between the lateral movement (selection movement) in neutral position and the actual shifting movement. Both movements are transmitted to the deflection levers on the transmission via a rod.

On the 1.4 L engine, the shifting movement is transmitted to the transmission via a cable. A lockout prevents accidental engagement of reverse gear. To overcome the reverse gear lockout, the shift lever must be pressed downward. This movement is transmitted to the transmission via another cable, where it releases the lockout.

Adjustment of the shift mechanism is not possible. If there is noticeable play, install new parts.

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