17 ENGINE
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Check shift rails
CD
on a flat surface for run-out.
If there is run-out:
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Change the shift rail.
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Check the shift rails for scoring, seizure marks, and stiffness in the shift fork.
If the shift rail has scoring, seizure marks, or does not move easily in the shift fork:
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Change the shift rail.
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Check sliding plate@ for wear on contact areas(!).
If the sliding plate is worn:
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Change the sliding plate.
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Check return surface
0
on the sliding plate for wear.
If there is severe grooving:
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Change the sliding plate.
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Check guide bolts @ for firm seating and wear.
If the guide bolts are loose or worn:
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Change the sliding plate.
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Preassemble the shift shaft. (- p. 162)
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Check clearance
O
between the sliding plate and the shift quadrant.
162
Shift shaft - play in sliding plate/shift
quadrant
0.40 ... 0.80 mm (0.0157 ... 0.0315 in)
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17.4.35 Preassembling the shift shaft
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If the measured value does not meet specifications:
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Change the sliding plate.
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Secure the short end of the shift shaft in the bench vise.
Guideline
I
Use soft jaws.
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Mount sliding plate
O
with the guide pin facing downward and put the guide pin
on the shift quadrant.
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Mount pressure spring fj.
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Slide on spring guide (5), push return spring
C,,
with the offset end facing
upward, over the spring guide and lift the offset end over abutment bolt
0.
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Mount stop disk
CD.
