Gearchange linkage — removal and refitting (Peugeot 106)

Removal

1. Firmly apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on axle stands (see "Jacking and vehicle support").

2. Slacken and remove the nut and withdraw the pivot bolt securing the selector rod to the base of the gearchange lever.

3. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully lever the two selector rod link rods off their balljoints on the transmission. Disengage the selector rod from bellcrank pivot and remove it, complete with link rods, from underneath the vehicle.

4. Carefully lever the bellcrank link rod balljoint off the transmission lever, then undo the two retaining nuts and remove the bellcrank assembly from the bulkhead (see illustration).



5. Inspect all the linkage components for signs of wear or damage, paying particular attention to the pivot bushes and link rod balljoints and renew worn components as necessary. If necessary, the gearchange lever can also be removed as follows.

6. Remove the centre console as described in Chapter 11, then undo the four retaining nuts and remove the gearchange lever, complete with rubber mounting plate, from the vehicle. The lever can be separated from its baseplate after the retaining ring has been unclipped (see illustrations).







7. Examine the lever components for signs of wear or damage, paying particular attention to the rubber gaiters and renew components as necessary.

Refitting

8. Refitting is a reversal of the removal procedure, noting the following points:

• a) Prior to refitting check and, if necessary, adjust the link rod lengths as described in Section 3.
• b) Apply a smear of multi-purpose grease to the gearchange lever pivot ball, the link rod balljoints and the bellcrank ball and pivot bushes.
• c) Ensure that all link rods are securely pressed onto their balljoints.