Selector Lever Cable, Checking And Adjusting

Checking

-- Move selector lever to position "P".

-- Pry off selector lever cable -1- from lever/selector shaft -3- e.g. using a 10 mm open-end wrench -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Lever/Selector Shaft And 10mm Open-End Wrench

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-- Press locking devices on selector lever cable support bracket together -arrows- and pull selector lever cable out of transmission support mounting.

-- Set down selector lever cable so that the end can move freely.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.

-- Shift selector lever from "P" to "S".

-- Check protective boot on selector lever cable for damage, replace cable if necessary.

-- Move selector lever in position "P".

Selector mechanism and selector lever cable must move freely when shifting, if necessary, replace selector lever cable (SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ) or service selector mechanism.

-- Press selector lever cable carefully onto selector shaft lever and then into transmission support mounting.

Locking mechanism of selector lever cable must engage in support mounting.

Adjusting

-- Move selector lever to position "P".

-- Loosen bolt -2- on front ball socket of selector lever cable -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable At Transmission Side

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-- Move selector lever/shift rod -3- at transmission in "P" position. Locking lever must engage in parking lock gear, both front wheels are locked (cannot be turned together in one direction).

-- Tighten bolt -2- (13 Nm).

-- Check shift mechanism SELECTOR MECHANISM, CHECKING .