Adjusting Selector Lever
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Check cable for ease of movement. More selector lever to "P" setting. Grip clamping sleeve (1). See Fig 1 . Slacken nut (2). Press selector lever (3) forwards into park position. Press cable (4) in direction of arrow and release again. Grip clamping sleeve (1). Tighten nut (2) to 88 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Move selector lever to "P" position. Check whether parking lock is engaged by turning propeller shaft.