Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Setting the shift mechanism 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 in perfect condition. l  Gearbox in Neutral. –  Carefully lever off the cover from the centre console.

–  Turn cover inside out. –  Carefully open clamp -arrow- and pull off gearshift knob together with the cover.

–  Unscrew noise cover for the shift housing -arrows-.

–  Measure the gap between body (body) and shift mechanism. l  The gap -a- must be 43 mm. –  If this is not the case, set gap -a- as follows: –  Loosen the screw -arrow- of the push rod. l  The rear push rod can be moved easily onto the push slide of the shift mechanism. –  Set dimension -a- by moving the rear push rod. –  Tighten the screw for the push rod -arrow-.

–  Loosen screw -arrow- of shift rod. l  The shift rod/shift mechanism joint should move freely.

–  Set the shift lever so that it is pointing slightly to the right of the direction of travel -arrow- and is set back slightly. –  Tighten screws for shift rod. The shift lever setting should not be changed while doing this. Check for proper operation l  Shift lever must be in Neutral, in the gate of 3rd/4th gear. –  Depress clutch. –  Shift through all gears several times. Pay particular attention to proper operation of the reverse gear lock. l  Shift lever must shift automatically from 5th gear or reverse gear gate to the 3rd/4th gear gate. If a gear catches when engaged again, set the shift mechanism again.

–  Install the noise cover for the shift housing and tighten nuts. –  Install the gearshift knob with cover → Chapter. –  Clip cover into centre console.

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Shift rod to shift fork/gearshift lever	→ Chapter
Front push rod to rear push rod	→ Chapter
Noise cover to rear push rod	→ Chapter