Release cable retainer -A- for selector and shift cables -B- as follows:

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Fig 1: Identifying Sequence To Release Retainers -A- For Shift And Selector Cables -B-

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-- Push sleeve forward up to the stop -arrow 1-.

-- Turn sleeve to the right up to the stop -arrow 2- so that it engages.

NOTE:

The cable -B- must be able to move in the cable retainer.

Transmission in neutral position.

Secure shift rod as follows:

-- Press transmission shift lever -1- down in direction of -arrow A-.

Fig 2: Transmission Shift Lever -1-, Lock Elbow -2-

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-- Engage lock elbow -2- by turning slightly in direction of -arrow B- and pressing in direction of -arrow C- at the same time.

This locks the selector shaft; it can no longer be moved.

-- Make sure that the selector and shift cable -B- are inserted free of tension in the retainer -A-.

Fig 3: Identifying Sequence To Install Connecting Pin T10027 A Through Hole -A- And Into Hole -B-

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-- Loosen the sleeve -arrow 1-.

-- Allow the sleeve to slide to the stop -arrow 2-.

The cable is now adjusted.

-- Turn lock elbow -A- back into starting position in direction of -arrow 2- and remove from transmission in direction of -arrow 1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Bracket Positions

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-- Pull the T10027 A out of the selector mechanism.