Adjusting the Gear Cable: Notes

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Move the gear shift lever to R-position

NOTE: Make sure that the gear cable can run freely in the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Setting R Position

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

NOTE: Do not touch the gear cable. The position of the gear-shift selector must not change.

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

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

Apply a small amount of grease 1161241-3 to the lever's spindle.

NOTE: Take care not to change the position of the lever.

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.