940 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1992)
Shifter M/T: Service and Repair
NOTE:
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Soak the pull rod in water for at least one hour before fitting.
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The following parts to be replaced:
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Pull rod P/N 1209675-6
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Detent sleeve P/N 1 209674-9
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Ring for reverse detent P/N 1 209673-1
1. M46 only: Disconnect the overdrive connector. Remove the panel on the right-hand side of the centre console. Disconnect the connector. Remove
the pin from the connector. Fit a 0.5 m (1.6 ft) long piece of wire.
2. Remove the gear lever. Remove the leather boot, if any. Press down the rubber boot until the tubular pin is exposed. Press out the pin. Pull the
lever carefully upwards.
M46 only: Feed the wire through. Remove the wire from the cable.
3. Remove the gear lever knob.
M46 only: Remove the overdrive switch.
Grip the lever in a vice with soft jaws. Use an open-ended wrench to tap oft the knob.
4. Remove the reverse detent mechanism.
Steel pull rod: Back off the screw for the reverse detent ring. Remove the ring. Withdraw the pull rod, spring and detent sleeve.
