Citroën Relay III Manual Gearbox Gear Shift Control Lever 6 Speed 1640415180

Citroën Relay III Manual Gearbox Gear Shift Control Lever 6 Speed is an original gearbox control system component designed for Citroën vehicles equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. It ensures precise gear lever guidance, correct gear positioning, and consistent operation with the factory selector mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1640415180
• Mark: Citroën
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1640415180
• Substitutable numbers: 1640415180, 16 404 151 80
• Gearbox type: Manual
• Part type: Gear Lever
• Category: Gear Levers, Cables & Linkages

Purpose and function in the drivetrain

The presented lever is a component from the Gear shift levers, connectors and cables group, responsible for transferring the driver's hand movement to the selector mechanism in the gearbox. In combination with cables and connectors, it ensures a logical, repeatable lever travel and clear engagement of individual gears in a manual, 6-speed transmission. The properly selected geometry of the lever and factory mounting points allow for maintaining correct operating ergonomics – both in terms of the force required to change gears and the length of the travel between gears. Thanks to this, the driver receives clear, predictable system operation, which is important both in daily use and under higher vehicle loads.

Construction and technical compatibility

The lever has been designed as a component working with a manual gear shift mechanism in a six-speed configuration. The design provides for cooperation with factory connectors and cables used in the Citroën Relay III, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications to the vehicle. The original origin from the Citroën range means maintaining the correct manufacturing tolerances, fitment to factory mounting points, and compliance with the operating parameters provided by the vehicle manufacturer. This is particularly important in the case of gearbox control components, where improper fitment can result in difficult gear shifting or accelerated wear of other components.

Performance characteristics and application benefits

Replacing the gear shift lever with a functional component from the same design group allows for restoring the correct operation of the transmission control system. In practice, this means:

• more secure gear engagement,
• reduction of play felt on the gear lever,
• stable guidance of the stick in the selected position,
• preservation of the factory gearbox operating characteristics. The product in used condition represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. For vehicles used intensively – e.g., in transport or services – this form of service allows for reducing downtime and maintaining the consistency of the drivetrain operation.

Professional installation and part selection

Due to the importance of the lever in the entire gearbox control path, installation by a workshop with experience in servicing Citroën Relay III models is recommended. Correct positioning of the component relative to other components (connectors, cables, selector mechanism) has a direct impact on driving comfort and safety. Before installation, it is worth verifying the compatibility of the part with the specific vehicle version using identification data such as SKU, OEM part number, or available interchangeable numbers, which are listed in the product technical specification table. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the gearbox control area in your Citroën and need other components from the same group, such as additional levers, connectors, or selector cables, check the available parts in the Citroën gear shift levers, connectors and cables category.

Substantive support and project development

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