Adjusting shift rod - RA2703722A120X(27-120)

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Operation number of the operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates:

27-1280

Models 124 without 4MATIC, 126, 129, 140

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Rod (Models 124 Without 4MATIC, 126, 129, 140)

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	NOTE: Park vehicle on a level surface
Shift rod (5)	Unhook at selector lever (2).
Range selector lever (6)	Move to position "N".
Lock nut (4)	Slacken.
Shift rod (5)	Adjust length so that there is approx. 1 mm clearance between the selector lever (1) and the "N" stop on the shift gate.
Shift rod (5)	Hook up.
Lock nut (4)	Tighten securely.