Changing the gearbox linkage on Peugeot 106

Start by raising the front of the vehicle with a jack until the front wheels are off the ground.

Place jack stands under the vehicle to secure it.

The three connecting rods are located between the gearbox and the passenger compartment of the car, under the engine. You will easily find them by following the path of the exhaust manifold

You have a total of three links here on the gear lever side.

Here, gearbox side

For large tie rod heads use a 17 flat wrench to provide leverage. Place the flat wrench between the head and its support

Lever to unhook the head of the connecting rod

Place the 13 flat key for the small head of the second connecting rod

Lever and unhook the connecting rod

Place the 17 flat wrench between the head of the connecting rod and its support

Lever to remove the connecting rod

The third and final connecting rod is the longest and its location higher (the first two are actually the same model of connecting rod)

Place the 13 mm flat wrench between the head and its support

Lever to remove the first head of the connecting rod

Place the 17 flat key for the large head of the last connecting rod

Lever to remove the last connecting rod

Once all three rods are removed you now need to compare the new rods to ensure you are replacing the correct parts.

Among the three connecting rods removed, one had already been "repaired"

For the new long connecting rod is not similar because it does not have a large head but the hole diameter and its length are similar to the old one

All the connecting rods are the same, now I can put the new ones back on!

I start by replacing the third connecting rod because it is the most difficult to access and I would have difficulty accessing it once the other two are replaced.

It is advisable to clean/unseize the location of the connecting rods with a penetrating oil. You should then apply a dab of grease to it to help its longevity.

To refit the connecting rod, nothing could be simpler: fit the connecting rod head onto its support. Do not hesitate to force it

Replace the second connecting rod in the same way.

The large head of the connecting rod is placed on the gear lever side

Do not make a mistake about the location on the gearbox side, a connecting rod support is deliberately free for adjustment.

Photo 2: gearbox side

Replace the first connecting rod in the same way.

The first connecting rod is placed just below the second

Connecting rod n°2

Photo 2: Gearbox side

You have just changed the gearbox linkage, here is an overview of the three rods fitted.

Test the gears including reverse before setting off.