Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 146

Fig. 23: D-4 Shift Isolating Mechanism
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Isolating Mechanism For D-4 Shift, Function

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The D-4 shift isolating mechanism is integrated into the floor shift. See Fig. 23.

Isolating Mechanism For D-4 Shift, Task

Isolates the shift rod to the transmission from the floor shift.

Isolating Mechanism For D-4 Shift, Design

The isolating mechanism for D-4 shift consists of:

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A Recess In The Intermediate Lever (68A)

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The Lock Lever (68B)

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Two Straight Pins (68C, 68D)

Isolating Mechanism For D-4 Shift, Function

See ISOLATING MECHANISM FOR D-4 SHIFT, FUNCTION.

Isolating Mechanism For D-4 Shift, Function

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Fig. 24: Isolating Mechanism For D-4 Shift, Function

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Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Operation

When the selector lever is moved across from "D" to "4", the shift shaft (66) is moved axially to the left and the
straight pin (68c) is thus pushed out of the intermediate lever (68a). See Fig. 24.

At the same time the lock lever (68b) is pushed into the recess in the intermediate lever (68a). The locking lever
(68b) locks the intermediate lever (68a). This fixes the shift rod in selector lever position "D". The straight pin
(68d) fixes the lock lever (68b) on the shift shaft (66) and projects into a recess in the guide plate. This recess
allows the shift shaft (66) to be moved in the transverse direction only when the selector lever is in position "D".

Transmission Range Recognition Switch, Location/Task/Design/Function

NOTE:

Transmission Without Touch Shift

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