Adjusting the gear shift lever mechanism (Peugeot 305)

Table of contents: Early models (without reverse gear…🠇 Latest models (with reverse gear…🠇 Gear shift and selection levers…🠇

Early models (without reverse gear lock cable)

35. Set the gearbox to neutral and check that the levers on the gearbox are positioned correctly (see B/Figure 12.51). Due to the lack of main splines, it is quite possible to install the levers in the wrong position after disassembling the box.

36. Measure the length of the gear engagement rod and the gear selection rod and compare the obtained values with those shown in B/Figure 12.52. If necessary, adjust the length of the rods by loosening the lock nut and screwing the rod into the threaded end (or turning it out of it) (the ball joints must be disconnected).

37. While working inside the car, detach the rubber boot from the gear shift lever and move it up the lever. Engage 2nd gear.

38. Measure the gap between the plastic cam and the stop in the gear shift lever housing. If the gap is not equal to that shown in B/Figure 12.53, remove the spring clip and lift the cam off its splines. Move the cam to obtain the required clearance and secure it with the spring clip. Apply a small amount of grease to the side surface of the cam where it rubs against the stop (see photo).

39. If, even after adjusting the cam, the 1st and 2nd gears are difficult to engage, it is necessary to measure the lever travel in the direction of the 1/2 gear plane.

40. Place the gear shift lever in neutral, then carefully move it to the left until you begin to feel resistance.

41. Place a ruler on the gear shift knob so that the zero mark is aligned with the 1/2 gear line on the knob.

42. Move the lever all the way to the left without moving the ruler, and measure the distance the handle moves. Repeat this operation 2-3 times. The required displacement should be 38±2 mm.

43. If necessary, move the plastic cam (see above) to obtain the desired stroke value.

44. If the cam has been moved to the position corresponding to the maximum lever stroke, but the required stroke has not been achieved, it is necessary to lengthen the gear selection rod by 6 mm and measure the stroke again.

45. If the cam has moved to the position corresponding to the minimum lever travel, but its travel still exceeds the required value, it is necessary to shorten the gear selection rod by 6 mm and check the lever travel again.

46. After completing the adjustment, check the engagement of all gears and make sure that reverse gear cannot be engaged without lifting the ring on the lever.

47. Install and secure the rubber boot of the gear shift lever.

Latest models (with reverse gear lock cable)

48. In 1985, the model in question began to be equipped with a new type of gear shift lever mechanism. It can be identified by the presence of a reverse gear lock cable.

49. The new type of gear shift lever mechanism does not require adjustment. The length of the engagement and gear selection rods is adjusted in the same way as specified in paragraph 36.