Selector Lever Cable, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Checking

-- Disconnect intake hose -1- and connector -2- from Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Filter Assembly

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-- Remove bolts -3- and -4-.

-- Remove air filter completely.

-- Place selector lever in position "P".

-- Remove locking washer -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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-- Press off selector lever cable -3- from lever/selector shaft and set it on top.

-- Do not loosen bolt -2-.

-- 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 sleeve on selector lever cable for damage on selector mechanism at front, replace cable if necessary.

-- Place selector lever in position "P".

Shift mechanism and selector lever cable must have freedom of movement when shifting, if necessary, replace selector lever cable (SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ) or service shift mechanism.

Do not grease ball socket of selector lever cable and lever/selector shaft.

-- Carefully press selector lever cable -3- on to lever/selector shaft.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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-- Insert and engage locking washer -1-.

-- Install complete air filter housing AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .