Gearshifting Mechanism

The transmission is shifted by means of a pair of push-pull cables: shift and select. Right and left movements of the shift lever are transmitted to the transmission shift forks by the selector cable (A).

Fore-aft movements are taken care of by the shift cable (B). They offer positive shift feel and absorb vibrations transmitted from the engine. The reverse lock cam in the shift arm cover also prevents shifting from 5th into reverse.

Operation

Selector cable:
When the gearshift lever is moved right or left, the cam causes the pivot arm to pivot clockwise or counterclockwise. The selector cable is then moved toward the appropriate shift piece. For example, if the gearshift lever is moved left, toward first/second gear, the cam would cause the pivot arm to move counterclockwise. The corresponding movement of the selector cable causes the 1-2 shift piece to be selected.




Shift Cable:
When the gearshift lever is moved forward or back, for example further into 1st or 2nd, the lower end of the gearshift lever pushes or pulls the shift cable.
The 1-2 shift piece then shifts the transmission into first or second gear.