Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Setting the shift mechanism Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Rig pin -T10027-   Note t  The following are required for correct setting of the shift mechanism: t  Operating and transmission elements of the shift mechanism are in perfect condition. t  Shift mechanism operates freely. t  Gearbox, clutch and clutch control must be in perfect condition. l  Gearbox in Neutral. –  Remove the intake pipe from the air filter → 1.0/37; 1.4/50 Engine, Fuel Injection ; Rep. Gr.24.

–  Pull forward the locking mechanism at shift cable and at selector cable as far as the stop -arrow 1-, then lock by turning to the left -arrow 2-. Lock the shift shaft as follows:

–  Press the shift shaft down -direction of arrow 1-. –  When pressing down the gearshift shaft turn angle lever -A- in -the direction of the arrow 2-.

–  Lever the collar upwards and out of centre console surround -arrows-. –  Guide shift lever in Neutral to the left into the 1st/2nd gear gate.

–  Insert rig pin -T10027- through hole -A- into hole -B-.

–  Now turn the locking mechanism at the shift cable and at the selector cable to the right as far as the stop -direction of the arrow-. The spring pushes the locking mechanism into the initial position.

–  Now turn the angle lever -A- back to the initial position -in direction of arrow-.

–  Pull rig pin -T10027- out of hole -A- and -B-. –  Fit collar into the surround for centre console.