External gear shift control

REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

In the vehicle, release the boot from the console and remove the two fixing screws.

Under the vehicle:

• disconnect the exhaust from the primary pipe,
• remove the heat shield access panel screws.

Remove:

• the rod-to-lever fixing nut,
• the four fixing nuts of the control housing.

REMOVAL of the control rod:

After removing the rod/lever connecting nut, remove the rod/selector connecting screw.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the removal procedure.

Apply 33 Medium grease to the lever joints and the rod pin.

Observe the fitting direction of the clevis: offset towards the gearbox.

ADJUSTMENT

Remove the drain pan.

Engage 1st gear.

Loosen the screw (V).

Fit shim B.Vi. 1133 to take up the play.

At the same time, pull the end of the shim downwards and rotate it approximately 45° until it stops against the notch in the casing.

Press the lower tab of the lever against the ramp of the housing, inserting a 9 mm spacer.

In this position, tighten the screw (V).

Check the resulting play (Y), which must be between 7 and 10 mm.

Remove shim B.Vi. 1133.

Check gear selection.

Refit the drain pan.