How to get under the gear shifter

[Carl]

Hi guys new to the forum it's been a great help so far in my 406 quest. Iam trying to work out how to get under the gear stick and see the inner workings, Iam having trouble selecting gears they go in fine just really stiff to change iav lubed the selector fork on the gear box that's all good so trying to lube under the gear stick. Appreciate any help thanks regards Carl

[Doggy]

Hi Carl and welcome aboard.

Please add some details about your car, (age, engine size, petrol/diesel), as it helps us point you in the right direction.
We can probably post a diagram of the assembly, once we know which version you have. Does it have a lift-for-reverse type of gear lever?

Many owners have found a gearbox oil change can improve the gear change.

[steve_earwig]

Hi Carl. Doggy - it says 90 on the guy's profile so I'm guessing HDi 90.

Looks like BE4R with a rod.




Looks like you can get to it by removing the 4 nuts (70). Might be easier to get to if you take the centre console off - viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11723&p=103790&hil ... le#p103777. Also, if you can get away with it, it's probably worth leaving the knob on the end ( ), I know it comes off ( innuendo central here) but it's a hard pull and you may end up with the gearshift pattern stamped onto your forehead. Just pull the boot up and inside-out.

[Doggy]

Hi Carl. Doggy - it says 90 on the guy's profile so I'm guessing HDi 90.

I did notice belatedly, but I'm stuck wiv an i-pad at the mo and couldn't be asked.

[Carl]

Hi guys thanks for helping yes it's the 90 hdi estate 2001. Been looking everywere for that diagram thanks, so remove centre consol can't remember any bolts there are there any under the car? And yes ial leave my knob on lol.

[steve_earwig]

Just follow the guide, there are no bolts, nuts etc. underneath the car.

[Carl]

Thanks