Selector Lever Cable, Checking And Adjusting: Adjusting

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Move selector lever to "P" position.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever And Selector Lever Cable

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Loosen bolt - 2 - on front ball socket - 1 - of selector lever cable.
Move selector shaft lever on transmission to position "P". Locking lever must engage in parking lock wheel and both front wheels must be blocked (cannot be turned together in a direction).
Tighten bolt - 2 - (13 Nm).
Check selector mechanism, refer to Selector mechanism, checking .