Basic Cable Setting

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Fig 1: Identifying Distance Between Lever Carrier On Cable's End Piece

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Set the gear-shift lever in a position other than P.

The distance between the lever carrier on the cable's end piece should be about 7 mm. Adjust using the adjuster on the gear selector assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Key In Position I Or II

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Turn the ignition key to position I or II.

Secure the cable in the ignition switch.

Make sure the cable's locking lugs grip the ignition switch.

Move the gear-shift lever to the P-position. Check that the cable as 0.5-1.0 mm of play to the lever in the gear selector assembly.