Abstract: A shifting mechanism for a motor vehicle transmission comprises first and second stationary pivots transversely spaced apart. A range shifting fork is pivotally movable about said first pivot to a plurality of range control positions, which include a slow range position, a fast range position, and a no-load position. An axle shifting fork is pivotally movable about said second pivot to a plurality of clutch control positions, which include a clutch-engaging position and a clutch-disengaging position. A bridge extends transversely to the shifting paths and has one end portion connected to the range shifting fork and a second end portion connected to the axle shifting fork. A first pivotal joint is spaced from said first pivot and pivotally connects said first end portion of said bridge to said range shifting fork. A second pivotal joint is spaced from said second pivot and pivotally connects said second end portion of said bridge to said clutch control fork.