Clearance between pressure rod and lever, adjusting

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Dimension a 0.3 mm

Functional check

Shift selector lever into "P" and supply solenoid with 12 V. It must not be possible to shift selector lever into a driving gear
- Interrupt solenoid operation; it must be possible to shift into driving gears.
  Pressure rod must not catch on lever.
Shift selector lever into "N" and check as in "P".
After adjusting clearance, install assembled selector lever.

Fig 1: Adjusting Clearance Between Pressure Rod And Lever

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