Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Setting the shift mechanism Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Shift lever gauge -3421-   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 gearshift knob with collar → Chapter.

–  Loosen warm-type clamp -arrow-. The shift rod/selector lever should move freely.

–  Remove the bushing -3- from the shift lever → Anchor. –  Slacken screw -1- and -2- and on the right side press downwards to the stop -arrow-. Tighten screw again -1-.

–  Position shift lever gauge -3421-, for this step move shift lever completely to the right (into the gate). –  Press shift lever to the left into the support of the shift lever gauge -3421-. –  After this align shift lever and selector lever free of stress.   Note Make sure that no gear is engaged at the gearbox (neutral position).

–  Tighten nut -arrow- for warm-type clamp to 20 Nm and take out shift lever gauge -3421-. –  Install bushing for shift lever → Chapter. –  Depress clutch. –  Engage reverse gear.

–  Release screw -1-.   Note Then press down the left side of the stop -direction of arrow-. –  Tighten screws-1- and -2- to 25 Nm. –  Take out reverse gear. –  Depress clutch. –  Shift through all gears several times. Pay particular attention to proper operation of the reverse gear lock. If a gear catches when repeatedly engaging, proceed as follows: –  Engage 1st gear. –  Eliminate the play in the shift mechanism by carefully pressing the shift lever to the left.

l  The distance -a- must then be 2.0 mm –  If this is not the case, carry out fine adjustment. Fine adjustment l  Shift lever must be positioned in Neutral in the gate of 3rd/4th gear.

–  Slacken screws -1- and -2- only so far so that the stop remains in a new position when adjusting. –  Engage 1st gear. –  Eliminate the play in the shift mechanism by carefully pressing the shift lever to the left.

–  Set dimension -a- (2.0 mm) by carefully adjusting the stop.

–  Tighten again the screws -1- and -2- in this position to 25 Nm. Thus, hold stop and shift lever in the correct position. –  Install gearshift knob with collar → Chapter.