Shifter Detent Spring: Service and Repair

Removing and installing lid for selector force mechanism








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Overview of selector force mechanism

A - Lid

Preliminary work

1. Remove engine-transmission unit.

Removing lid for selector force mechanism

1. Shift transmission to neutral.
2. Remove lid for selector force mechanism.





Selector force mechanism

A - Stud

B - Circlip

C - Lid

2.1. Screw out stud -A-.
2.2. Remove circlip.

Remove circlip -B- using a circlip pliers.

2.3. Drill a hole into the center of the lid -C-.

Drill a 3.5-mm hole into the center of the lid -C- (coat the drill bit with viscous grease to prevent drill chips from falling into the transmission).





Levering out lid

2.4. Screw in tapping screw.

Screw in tapping screw (4.8 x 25) with a large washer.

2.5. Lever out lid using two screwdrivers.

Installing lid for selector force mechanism

1. Install lid for selector force mechanism.





Selector force mechanism

A - Stud

B - Circlip

C - Lid

Replace lid for selector force mechanism!

1.1. Insert lid -C- and circlip -B- into the housing bore.
1.2. Move lid -C- and circlip -B- into position.

Press circlip and lid down using a press-out mandrel p 375 until the circlip engages in its groove.

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^ Make sure that the circlip is seated correctly.

1.3. Screw in and tighten studs -A-.

-> Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

1. Install engine-transmission unit.