4.1a Assembly diagram of the mechanism on modern models. Components A, B and C belong to the locking switching mechanism 1. Gear shift lever; 2. Gear shift knob; 3. Locking switching mechanism; 4. Bolt, 15 Nm.; 5. Small details; 6. Bolt, 15 Nm.; 7. System of rods and levers; 8. System of rods and levers; 9. Holders of the rod and lever system; 10. Sealing bushing of the rod and lever system; 11. Sealing bushing of the rod and lever system; 12. Sealing bushing of the rod and lever system; A Control button; In the Cable Housing Stop; With Gear Shift Cable
4.1b Location of one of the rods on earlier models
2. The locking mechanism prevents accidental engagement of reverse gear when shifting from second to third gear. The locking mechanism is operated by a cable.
3. When disassembling the system, you can replace the sealing bushings 10, 11 and 12. Lubricate the system of rods and levers. Also lubricate the inner surface of the sealing bushings and the bearing shell (8).
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