Examination
Move the shift lever up and down. The backlash should not exceed 0.05-0.15 mm.
Adjustment
On fig. G-3203 Shows the gearshift assembly of cars up to 5/87 of release. Here the backlash is adjusted by replacing the shim. Later designs do not have a shim. Here it is necessary to change the ball joint.
Gearshift assembly up to 5/87 of manufacture: Install an adjusting washer of the appropriate thickness so that the play between the washer and the lever support is 0.05-0.10 mm. The thickness of the shims is in the range of 0.5-1.2 mm in increments of 0.1 mm.