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FIAT· 850 PASSENGER CARS
Fig. 206.
Sectional view of axle shaft
as fitted to car.
Observe the slip sleeve snap ring to make sure
that
it
fits snugly
in
its groove in axle shaft.
Oil boots should show no cracks or cuts. otherwise
replace them.
Oil boot seals should be perfectly tight, to avoid
oil leakage.
On assembly. see that gaskets are positioned
correctly
in
bushing seats.
GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Adjustment.
If
an irregular engagement or spontaneous disen-
gagement of gears are noticed, adjust the gearshift
mechanism.
Proceed as follows:
- jack up the car at rear;
- loosen gear selector and actuating lever rod
screws;
- position the rod as required and tighten down
rod screws.
Fig. 207 - Disassembling gearshift lever.
1. Flat-nose pliers. - 2. Gearshift lever support. - 3. Gearshift lever. -
4. Gearshift lever pin fastener. - 5. Gearshift lever pin.
Disassembly, Inspection and Repair.
Disassemble the gearshift mechanism as follows:
remove the passenger's side front seat;
- remove the rubber mat from floor tunnel;
- back out gearshift lever support screws and,
using flat-nose pliers, disengage the gearshift lever
from
pin (fig.
207);
- working from underneath the car, back out
gear selector lever rod screws and remove hand-
brake cable stretcher;
- back out handbrake ratchet lever support
screws and remove selector lever rod return spring;
- raise ratchet lever support and slide off
selector lever rod (fig. 208).
After the rod has been removed, take the
gearshift lever assembly apart.
Check lever assembly components and renew
those damaged or unserviceable.
Assemble the gearshift mechanism by reversing
the disassembly procedure.
Fig. 208 - Removing selector leve(rod.
1.
Selector lever rod. -
2.
Handbrake ratchet lever and
support.
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