Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting

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Checking

Shift selector lever into "P" position.

Fig 1: Identifying Lever/Selector Shaft, Ball Mounting, Circlip & Bolt

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Pry selector lever cable off lever/selector shaft and route so that end is free to move.

NOTE: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Move selector lever from "P" to "1".
Check protective sleeve on selector lever cable for damage, if necessary replace cable.
Shift selector lever into "P" position.

Selector lever mechanism and selector lever cable must move freely, if necessary replace selector lever cable (Refer to Selector lever cable, removing and installing ) or service selector lever mechanism.

Press on selector lever cable.

Adjusting

Shift selector lever into "P" position.

Fig 2: Identifying Lever/Selector Shaft, Ball Mounting, Circlip & Bolt

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Loosen bolt -2- at selector lever cable ball mounting -1-.
Bring selector shaft lever in position "P" on transmission. Locking lever must engage in park lock wheel, both front wheels are blocked (cannot be turned together in a direction).

Fig 3: Identifying Lever/Selector Shaft, Ball Mounting, Circlip & Bolt

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Tighten bolt -2- (8 Nm).

NOTE: Replace circlip -3- if it has been removed.