Adjusting the Gear Cable

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Move the gear shift lever to position R.

NOTE: Make sure the gear cable runs freely in the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Setting R Position

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Push the lever on the gearbox forward to the P-position.

NOTE: Do not touch the gear cable. The position of the gear cable must not be affected.

Check the P-position by trying to roll the car.

Now turn the lever to the next position (R-position).

Apply grease 1161241-3 to the lever's spindle.

NOTE: Exercise care so the position of the lever does not change.

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Shift Lever Washers & Nuts

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Carefully fit the cable on the lever spindle and on the stud bolts.

Make sure the position of the gear shift lever and the lever do not change.

Fit washers (only early design) and nuts.

Tighten the nuts by hand and crosswise. Now tighten with torque 25 Nm .

Fit the washer and circlip on the lever.