Selector Lever Cable, Checking And Adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pry Lever: 80-200
Brief Description
The selector lever cable must be removed from the transmission in order to check it for ease of movement. Lay the removed end down so that it does not touch anything.
Then the selector lever is moved and the cable is installed again on the transmission.
After that, the selector lever cable must be adjusted.
Do not lubricate the cable connections.
Always Adjust the Selector Lever Cable If:
- The selector lever cable was removed from the transmission.
- The engine and (or) transmission were removed and installed.
- Sections of the assembly mounts were removed and installed.
- The cable itself or the selector mechanism was removed and installed.
- The engine/transmission position was changed, for example, were installed without tension.
Checking
- Air filter housing is removed. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Move the selector lever into "P" position.
-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the : 80-200 .
-- Move the selector lever from >>P<< to >>S<< and back to >>P<< several times.
- The selector lever must have ease of movement.
Adjusting
-- Move the selector lever into "P".
-- Selector shaft on the transmission is also in "P". Push the lever all the way to the rear opposite the direction of travel to check it.
Raise the vehicle to make sure the transmission is in "P" (parking lock is engaged). The front wheels must not turn together in any direction.
-- Loosen the adjusting bolt -arrow- for the selector lever cable.
-- Lightly tap the handle on the selector lever back and forth but do not move it out of "P" under any circumstances.
-- Install the plug -arrow- and tighten to 15 Nm.
This ends the adjustment.
-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .