What causes sloppy shifting on a manual transaxle?
Sloppy or difficult shifting on a manual transaxle is normally the result of shift linkage adjustment or worn shift linkage components. The follow procedure will describe how to check the shift linkages for 944s and 968s. We’ll also look at repairing a worn shifter.
How do you remove a shift lever from a transaxle?
Pull up on the shift knob to remove the knob and boot from the shift lever. Pull up on the rubber inner boot (6) to separate it from the shifter sound absorber (8). Remove the rubber vibration dampener from the shift lever. Remove the rubber inner boot from the shift lever.
How to check shift lever and shift linkage?
Check the bushings by sliding them onto the shift lever pin and looking for excessive play. If the bushings show excessive wear replace them. Next remove the shift lever from the vehicle by removing the two bolts (13, 15) that hold the bearing bracket (9,11). Lift the lever out of the sound absorber and inspect the plastic bearing.
How to adjust transmission linkage for manual transmission?
Then adjust the length of each rod so both ends fit easily into the levers (with no resistance or binding). Replace worn or missing rod bushings. Transmission linkage – 1974-1981 240D. Arrow at top shows locking pin installed prior to adjustment.
What kind of transmission does a Saab 9-3 M03 have?
Saab 9-3 (9440) M03- with transmission alternative FM67, FM68 or FM6A. Background The driver may experience that the gearbox is sluggish, specifically during shifting from 1st to 2nd and from 3rd to 2nd gear. The fault is due to cramped lateral spaces both in the gearbox and gear lever housing.
How to adjust the gear in a manual transmission?
Place the gear lever in neutral position. 2. Lift in the selector shaft enough to align 87 92 335 Lock pin in the hole in the shaft. 4. Transmission\\Manual gearbox Bulletins – SI/MI – (471-2421 ut… 9-3 (9440) 4 2004 1 3. Loosen the gear lever cover with rubber mat and lift up the cover. Use 82 93 474 Removal tool. 4.
How can I move the gear lever to the left?
Use an appropriate set of pliers. Carefully release the adjusting sleeve downward and allow the left-hand catch to drop into the recess in the gear lever housing (adjustment position). 6. Move the gear lever to the left. Note:Use a single finger to carefully move the lever to the left.
How does electronic shift work in a transmission?
A mechanical/electronic shift transmission has a cable or linkage that connects the shifter handle to the main valve on the transmission. The transmission still has electronic shift solenoids to shift the gears in the transmission without any mechanical device.