Attaching and adjusting control cables - AR46.15-P-0550-05A

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Attaching and checking

Attach control cable (93a) with spring
Attach control cable (93b) with spring
Release the play adjusters against the spring force again by turning by hand and allow them to be tightened again by the spring force. Set play adjusters, if necessary. Check setting dimension "a" = 90 mm at both spring cables (93a, 93b) at the hook eyes of the springs.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Cables
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Adjusting

Press driver (92a) off the adjusting bush (92b).

Fig 2: Pressing Driver Off Adjusting Bush
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Correct adjustment by turning the driver (92a) towards the adjusting bush (92b).
Attach control cables again and check setting dimension "a".

Fig 3: Turning Driver Towards Adjusting Bush
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