24 00 018 Adjusting selector lever (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R, 6HP26Z/19Z)

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NOTE: Check cable for ease of movement.
Move selector lever to "P" position.

Grip clamping sleeve (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 down nut (2).

Tightening torque 25 16 2AZ . See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Press Selector Lever (3) Forwards Into Park Position; Press Cable (4) In Direction Of Arrow And Release Again

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Installation:

Move selector lever to "P" position.

Check whether parking gear is engaged by turning propeller shaft.