Quickshift Gear Lever Upgrade: Complete Guide with Expert Tips

 

Required Tools and Materials

• Quickshift gear lever set
• Allen key set (sizes 5-10 mm)
• Phillips screwdriver (PH2)
• High-temperature grease (e.g., lithium grease)
• Protective gloves (EN 388 certified)

Detailed Assembly Process

1. Vehicle Preparation
Safety note :
» Park the vehicle on level ground and engage the parking brake. Turn off the ignition!2. Removal of the old gear lever

• Remove the screws (4x Torx T30) of the gear boot cover
• Loosen the central screw (13 mm) with a torque of 25-30 Nm

3. Installation of the Quickshift system

• Position the new gear lever exactly at a 90° angle to the transmission axis
• Tighten the adapter screws to 35 Nm (precision wrench recommended)

4. Lubrication and Adjustment

• Apply 5-7 g of grease to the slide bearings (temperature range -30°C to +120°C)
• Check the shift travel by changing to neutral 10 times

5. Final Assembly

• Secure the new gear boot cover with original clips
• Functional test of all gears with the engine running

Expert Tips for Longevity

✅ Maintenance Interval :

• Check gear linkage for play every 15,000 km
• Perform complete lubrication after 50,000 km

⚠️ Warnings :

• Never work without gloves (risk of cuts from sharp edges)
• Strictly adhere to torque specifications (over-tightening leads to thread damage)

Advantages of the Quickshift System

• 30% shorter shift travel (measured on the Renault Clio IV)
• Precision-guided ball joint bearing
• TÜV-certified material quality (Steel 41Cr4)