Adjust Shift Cable

NOTE: As of 6/1/2000: Models 170, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211.

1 - Press in catch (1) of shift cable at underside of vehicle until lock (2) holds the catch (1) in clamped position. See Fig 1.
2 - Press gearshift lever (3) to the right and raise. See Fig 2.
3 - Fit setting gauge (01) with recess at the top and release gearshift lever (3).
Special Tool: Setting gauge (716 589 00 23 00). See Fig 4.
4 - Push setting gauge (01) forwards until it touches the stop of the lock for the reverse gear (a). See Fig 3.
NOTE: Ensure that the setting gauge (01) touches the housing at the front and back (b).
5 - Press the gearshift lever (3) to fix the basic position to the left or the setting gauge (01) and hold.
NOTE: Hold the gearshift lever (3) in this position until a second person has released the lock (2) on the underside of the vehicle.
6 - Allow a second person to press the lock (2) of the shift cable on the underside of the vehicle until the catch (1) is released.
7 - Remove the setting gauge (01).

Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Cables (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Adjusting Shift Cables (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Adjusting Shift Cables (3 Of 3)

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Fig 4: Special Tool, Setting Gauge (716 589 00 23 00)

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