24 10 018 Adjusting selector lever (AISIN)

IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in tooth meshing noises be transmitted into the passenger compartment.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove intake silencer housing. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N16) or REPLACING THE INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N14, N18) .
Remove intake silencer housing gaiter.
Move selector lever into "P" position.

Insert the end of the gear selector cable into the locating sleeve (1) of selector lever.

Insert gear selector cable in holder.

Secure gear selector cable with clip to retaining bracket (2).

Move selector lever to "P" position (in counterclockwise direction).

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Sleeve And Retaining Bracket

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Grip nut (1) and tighten down nut (2).

NOTE: Press against end of gear selector cable shortly before tightening down screw.

Tightening torque 24 11 8AZ .

NOTE: Graphic similar.

Fig 2: Pressing End Of Gear Selector Cable

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