Figure 195. Removing and installing the gear shift lever: 1 - lever protective cover; 2 - gear shift lever; 3 - Hexagon bolt M10, 63 Nm; 4 - washer
The method of fastening the gearshift lever is shown in the figure 195. When removing, the following operations must be performed:
- pull up the cover of the 1st lever (figure 195);
- unscrew bolt 3 securing the lever to the gearbox rod and remove washer 4;
- pull the 2 shift lever up. Do not use a hammer to avoid damaging the internal parts of the lever;
- when installing, apply a small amount of grease to the lever seat cone. Tighten the lever mounting bolt to a torque of 63 Nm. Carefully secure the protective cover.
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