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Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information - Gearshift Cable Adjustment—Vehicles With: 6-Speed Manual Transmission (MT350)

Galaxy 2000.75 (04/2000-02/2006)

General Procedures

NOTE:Make sure gearshift mechanism is in the neutral position.

Lock the gearshift cable and the selector cable mechanism.
- Pull the locking mechanisms backwards and turn it counterclockwise.

Lock the gearshift mechanism.
1. Depress the selector shaft.
1. Press the locking pin into the transaxle.

Unlock the gearshift cable and the selector cable mechanism.
- Turn the locking mechanisms clockwise to unlock.

NOTE:When verifying the gearshift cable adjustment, check the reverse gear position.

Check the gearshift mechanism adjustment.
- The gearshift lever must rest in the shift passage between third and fourth gear, when in the neutral position.
- Operate the clutch.
- Shift into all gears.

NOTE:Carry out the following steps if first, second, fifth or sixth gear cannot be selected..

NOTE:With the aid of another technican, observe the gearshift mechanism.

Move the gearshift lever to the first and second gearshift passage.
1. The selector shaft must move downwards while moving the gearshift lever across to the first and second gearshift passage.
1. If the gearshift mechanism is correctly adjusted, the locking pin can be pressed into the transaxle.