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 Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:31 pm |
 
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Hi Guys,
I've got a 206 LX 1.4 Petrol, and the gear stick has become a bit wobbly/jelly like, (there's a more-than-normal amount of play in the gear stick, indicating the rubbers have worn).
I've been looking at a replacement, but wanted to know if anyone's got a how-to or rough guide about how I'd go about changing the gear linkage?
Many thanks in advance!
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:01 pm |
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One of the simplest things to change, only thing you need to remove to gain access is the pipe from the throttle body to the airbox. Then they just pull on and off, but you will probably need something like a pry bar to pop them off, and a pair of mole grips or something similar to pop the new ones in.
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:17 pm |
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| LeeThr wrote: |
| One of the simplest things to change, only thing you need to remove to gain access is the pipe from the throttle body to the airbox. Then they just pull on and off, but you will probably need something like a pry bar to pop them off, and a pair of mole grips or something similar to pop the new ones in. |
Cheers for the speedy response!
I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to fiddling around in the engine bay/underside of the car - I work mainly in audio systems and ICE.
Where abouts is the throttle body/airbox pipe?
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:21 pm |
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You'll see it straight away, sits between the side of the engine and the battery.
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:28 pm |
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| LeeThr wrote: |
| You'll see it straight away, sits between the side of the engine and the battery. |
I see it! Thanks Lee. Also, should I leave the car in gear or neutral when carrying out the change?
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:31 pm |
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leave it in neutral and you'll be fine, just try not to let the ball pop out on the linkage.
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:33 am |
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they can be absolute pigs to do as ive been doing them recently. 13mm and 14mm spanner seem to be a half decent way to pop them off (lever the 13mm against the 14mm)
else have a pry bar and catch the edge of the linkage and pop it that way off. youll see how it works when your looking at it.
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Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:36 am |
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do the linkages 1 at a time so you dont get mixed up with which one goes where
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:35 pm |
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does the 180 have the same linkages or is there a different setup for these?
thanks
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 2:46 pm |
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| gtijames22 wrote: |
does the 180 have the same linkages or is there a different setup for these?
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180 Uses cables not rods so that it clears the exhaust manifold.
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:01 pm |
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| tsotd wrote: |
| do the linkages 1 at a time so you dont get mixed up with which one goes where |
I believe thei'r both the same.
Mind you don't break off the balls when you pull them. 
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 6:36 pm |
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Does the 206 1.4 HDI replace the same as above? Would like details on complete removal at gear shift end too please?
Thanks.
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