ML 320 (163.154) V6-3.2L (112.942) (1998)
Shift Linkage: Adjustments
Adjusting Floor Shift
Adjusting
1
Park vehicle on a level surface
2
Put transmission in neutral
3
Fix intermediate shift lever to the gearshift bracket by pushing in the fixing pin
4
Move transmission shift lever with the rod head installed forwards (direction of travel) from the center position
5
Align shift rod (1) and rod head (2).
6
Move the transmission shift lever into the center position and engage, inserting the end of the shift rod in the rod head (2).
7
Tighten threaded pin (3)
NOTE: Do not turn shift rod (1) and rod head or move transmission shift lever out of the center position
8
Check fixing pin for ease of movement and correct the longitudinal setting of the shift rods, if necessary.
9
Remove fixing pin and operate shift several times when the engine is running
NOTE: Check the relative clearance between the shift rods and the shift lever on the bearing bracket under all shift conditions.