Shift rod, shift lever and reverse lock cable
1 - shift lever rod, 2 - reverse gear blocking sleeve, 3 - reverse gear lock cable, 4 - gear selection rod, 5 - intermediate element, 6 - gear selection connector, 7 - gear selection lever, 8 - intermediate shift lever gears, 9 - intermediate connector of the external gearshift mechanism
If the gearshift is rough or inaccurate, the shift linkage may be the cause. In this case, it is recommended to remove the shift rod, check for wear and damage, and after lubricating all pivot joints, reinstall the rod. On some early model vehicles, the length of the shift rod can be adjusted if necessary. However, this adjustment is for initial thrust setting (when replacing the rod with a new one or if the length of the rod does not correspond to the norm) and is not intended to compensate for wear during operation.
1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands.
2. Measure the length of the shift rod between centers, which should be 246.0 mm. If the length of the rod is not correct, then it is necessary to loosen the lock nut and remove the rod end from the ball joint from the lever to the gearboxes. Rotate the rod end until the distance between the centers of the rod is 246.0 mm, then connect the rod end to the ball joint and tighten the lock nut.
3. Check that the gearshift mechanism is properly adjusted and that the gearshift lever is in the desired position in neutral.