Selector Lever Cable, Checking And Adjusting: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm: VAG1331A

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
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Brief Description

To check the selector lever cable for ease of movement, remove it from the transmission and position the removed end so it does not make contact anywhere.

The selector lever is then moved and then the selector lever cable is re-attached.

After that, the selector lever cable must be adjusted. Refer to Adjusting: .

Do not grease the selector lever cable connection.