Shifter Detent Spring: Service and Repair

Removing and installing closure cap for selector force mechanism - GT3





Tools

Overview





A Closure cap

Removing closure cap for selector force mechanism
1. Remove engine-transmission unit.
2. Shift transmission to neutral.
3. Undo fastening screw A.





4. Remove snap ring B.
A Fastening screw
B Snap ring
C Closure cap
5. Drill a 3.5 mm hole into the centre of the closure cap (coat the drill bit with viscous grease so that the drilling chips do not fall into the transmission).
6. Screw in 4.8 x 25 sheetmetal screw with a large washer.





7. Lever out the closure cap with two screwdrivers.

Installing closure cap for selector force mechanism
1. Insert closure cap and snap ring into the housing bore.
2. Use special tool press-out mandrel P 375 to push the snap ring and closure cap down until the snap ring engages in its groove.

Note!
^ Ensure perfect seating of the snap ring.

3. Screw in fastening screw -A-.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
4. Install engine-transmission unit.





Tightening torques